Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) .
- Remove the air cleaner air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
- Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor bolt (3) and bracket (2).
- Rotate the MAP sensor out of the way of the heater outlet pipe.
- Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) pipe from the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the EVAP canister purge solenoid.
- Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connector.
- Release and slide the heater outlet hose clamp (1) away from the heater outlet pipe connection.
- Disconnect the heater outlet hose (2) from the heater outlet pipe.
- Release and slide the heater core outlet hose clamp away from the heater outlet pipe connection.
- Disconnect the heater core outlet hose from the heater outlet pipe.
- Remove the wire harness retaining clip (1) from the heater pipe bracket.
- Remove the fuel pipe retaining clip (2) from the heater pipe bracket.
- Remove the heater outlet pipe nut (1) securing the heater outlet pipe (2) to the intake manifold.
- Remove the two nuts (3) and bolt (4) securing the heater outlet pipe to the throttle body.
- Remove the heater outlet pipe (2) from the engine.