Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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 transmission. Refer to SERVICING - A/T in Automatic Transmission -4L60/4L65-E.
- Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR in Engine Electrical.
- Using the J 43181
disconnect the outlet hose from the heater core outlet tube (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the J 43181 to the outlet heater core hose. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Close the tool around the outlet heater core hose.
- Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.
- Firmly grasp the heater hose. Pull the heater hose forward in order to disengage the hose from the heater core.
- Remove the heater outlet hose (3) from the heater core (1).
- Position the outlet heater hose clamp (6) at the water pump using J 38185 .
- Remove the heater outlet hose (7) from the outlet hose fitting.
- Remove the heater outlet hose.