Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Pontiac Aztek and 2005 Buick Rendezvous. 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 Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1) in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the left front sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Left orBrace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Right in Body Front End.
- Remove the air cleaner side cover and the air cleaner element. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement .
- Remove the air cleaner upper cover bolts and the air cleaner upper cover.
- Remove and reposition the powertrain control module (PCM) with the wiring harness.
- Remove the air cleaner bolts and the air cleaner.