Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the cross vehicle brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - CROSS VEHICLE in BODY FRONT END .
- Reposition the coolant reservoir hose clamp (1) at the radiator overflow fitting.
- Remove the coolant reservoir hose from the radiator overflow fitting.
- Remove the nuts (2) from the shock tower studs.
- Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (3) from the lower retainer and the shock tower studs.
- Drain the coolant from the recovery reservoir in to a clean container.