Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Remove the left and the right engine mount struts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT for 3.1L or ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - LEFT and ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT for 3.8L.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
- Disconnect the engine cooling fan electrical connector.
- Disconnect the wiring harness from the left side fan shroud clip and reposition the wiring harness aside.
- Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the fan shroud clip and reposition the oil cooler lines aside.
- Remove the cooling fan shroud bolts.
- Remove the cooling fans.