Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
- Remove the charge air cooler outlet air hose from the throttle body. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement .
- Remove the engine coolant air bleed hose from the water outlet. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (LUV) .
- Remove the heater inlet hose from the water outlet. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV) .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV) .
- Remove the engine oil cooler coolant inlet hose from the water outlet. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose Replacement (LUJ) .
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor (water outlet) wiring harness connector.
- Remove the 3 water outlet bolts (3).
- Remove the water outlet (2) and the water outlet seal ring (1).