Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Without HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill Without HP5) .
- Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
- Remove catalytic converter - left side. refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
- Remove air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LZ4) .
- Remove the crankshaft position actuator magnet. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement .
- Remove the thermostat housing.
- Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LZ4) .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Remove the engine front cover bolts.
- Remove the engine front cover.
- Remove the engine front cover gasket.
- Clean and transfer any parts as needed.