Removal (3.0L)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn OFF the ignition. Partially drain the cooling system to below the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor. See Figure . Loosen battery cover screws and remove battery cover.
- Disconnect negative battery cable, then positive battery cable. Loosen battery hold-down bolt, remove battery and battery hold-down. Remove Underhood Fuse Block (UHFB) cover. Remove positive battery cable and Electric Power Steering (EPS) wire from B+ terminal at UHFB.
- Open all retainer clips and remove all cables, lines and harnesses from battery cooling box. Loosen UHFB block connector retaining bolts. See Figure . Unfasten UHFB from its housing and disconnect forward lamp harness.
- Remove battery cooling box bolts. Pull air inlet duct away from battery cooling box. Remove battery cooling box. Disconnect the ECT sensor electrical connector. See Figure . Carefully remove the ECT sensor.