Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. 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 wiper motor module assembly. Refer to WIPER MOTOR MODULE REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake booster and reposition.
- Remove the air cleaner cover and intake duct.
Important: Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables from the TBI mounting bracket to prevent bending the cable housings.
- Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables.
- Remove the transmission fluid filler tube. Refer to FLUID FILLER TUBE REPLACEMENT .
- Disconnect the outlet heater hose (3) from the outlet heater pipe (4).
- Disconnect the outlet heater hose clamp using the J 38185 .
- Disconnect the outlet heater hose from the heater core.
- Remove the outlet heater hose.