Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Without HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill Without HP5) .
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the ECT sensor.
- Remove the radiator inlet and outlet hoses from the crossover pipe.
- Disconnect the wiring harness ground terminal from the crossover pipe.
- Remove the thermostat housing and thermostat from the crossover pipe.
- Remove the crossover pipe bolts and crossover pipe.