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 inlet duct. .
- Remove the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY .
- Disconnect the right exhaust manifold and position aside. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT (LX5) or EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT (L47) .
- Disconnect the inlet radiator hose (2) from the water housing crossover.
- Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the water crossover.
- Disconnect the EGR inlet pipe nut (3) from the exhaust crossover.
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) from the water crossover.
- Remove the EGR inlet pipe (1) and discard.
Important: The EGR valve outlet pipe incorporates a crush seal connection at the water crossover. The EGR valve outlet pipe must be replaced if disconnected from the water crossover.
- Remove the EGR valve outlet pipe bolts from the intake manifold and the water crossover.
- Remove the EGR outlet pipe and discard.
- Remove the EGR heat shield and EGR valve. Refer to EGR VALVE .
- Remove the water housing crossover bolts (1-6).
- Remove the water housing crossover from the engine.
- Discard the water crossover gaskets.
- Clean and inspect the water housing crossover. Refer to WATER CROSSOVER CLEANING AND INSPECTION .