Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 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 in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the wiper motor module assembly. Refer to Wiper Motor Module Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake booster and reposition.
- Remove the air cleaner cover and intake tube. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4 L.
- Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables.
- Remove the transmission fluid filler tube. Refer to Fluid Filler Tube Replacement (LA1) or Fluid Filler Tube Replacement (LY7) in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
- Disconnect the inlet heater hose (1) from the inlet heater pipe (2).
- Disconnect the heater hose clamp using the J 38185 .
- Disconnect the inlet heater hose from the heater core.
- Remove the inlet heater hose.
IMPORTANT:
Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables from the TBI mounting bracket to prevent bending the cable housings.