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.
- Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to AIR CLEANER INTAKE DUCT .
- Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Use the J 38185 in order reposition the hose clamp from the water outlet housing.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing.
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT (3.1L) or EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT (3.8L) .
- Remove the water outlet housing bolts.
- Remove the water outlet housing and gasket.
- Remove the thermostat.
- Clean the water outlet housing mating surfaces.