Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36) or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67) in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
- Use J 38185 in order to position aside the heater hose outlet clamp at the pipe adapter.
- Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the pipe adapter.
- Remove the heater hose support bracket nut (1).
- Use J 38185 in order to position aside the heater core outlet hose clamp.
- Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the heater core.
- Separate the support bracket and remove the heater outlet hose.