Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. 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 .
- Reposition the hose clamp at the water pump housing using the J 38185.
- Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the water pump housing.
- Reposition the hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185.
- Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose.