Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. 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 (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
- Remove the right side catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LGX) .
- Disengage tension on the heater inlet hose clamp (1) at the heater inlet pipe using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (2) and clamp (1) from the heater inlet pipe.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LGX) .
- Remove the right front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Right Side (ATS-V)Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Right Side .
- Disengage tension on the heater inlet hose clamp (1) at the heater inlet hose connector using BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (2) and clamp (1) from the heater inlet hose connector.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (1) from the retainer.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (1) from the vehicle.