Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LCV, LGX) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 LCV, LGX) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LSY) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 LSY)
- Intake Manifold (1) - Remove - Intake Manifold ReplacementNOTE:
Remove the throttle body and the intake manifold together as an assembly.
- Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Thermostat Bypass Hose (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
- Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
- Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [3x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (3) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (4) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
- Electrical Connector (1) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Disconnect
- Electrical Connector (1) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Disconnect
- Electrical Connector (2) @ Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - Disconnect
- Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve (1) - Remove
- Water Outlet Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD