Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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 .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. .
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum tube from the water housing crossover.
- Disconnect the fuel regulator vacuum tube (1).
- Disconnect the secondary AIR solenoid vacuum tube (2).
- Remove the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY .
- Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the fitting.
- Disconnect the fuel rail bracket retaining nut at the rear lift bracket.
- Remove the surge tank inlet fitting.
- Remove the rear lift bracket bolt.
- Remove the rear lift bracket.
- Remove the EGR valve. Refer to EGR VALVE .
- Disconnect the EGR inlet pipe nut (1) from the front exhaust manifold pipe.
Important: The EGR valve inlet pipe incorporates a crush seal connection at the water crossover. The EGR valve inlet pipe must be replaced if disconnected from the water crossover.
- Remove the EGR inlet pipe bolt (2) and flange (3) from the water crossover.
- Remove the EGR inlet pipe and discard.
- Remove the EVAP emission canister purge valve. Refer to EVAP CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the MAP sensor.
- Remove the MAP sensor.
- Position the J 38185 (2) to the clamp in order to remove the inlet radiator hose (1) from the water housing crossover.
- Remove the outlet radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
- Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LX5) or Water Pump Replacement (L47) .
- Remove the two bolts (3) attaching the water pump belt tensioner (1) to the water crossover.
- Remove the water pump belt tensioner (1).
- Disconnect the cable harness clip at the water housing crossover and position aside.
- Disconnect the heater hose from the water housing crossover.
- Remove the water housing crossover from the engine.
- Clean and inspect the water crossover. Refer to WATER CROSSOVER CLEANING AND INSPECTION .