Buick Regal: Radiator Lower Insulator Replacement
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Preliminary Procedure
Radiator Replacement (2.0L LTG) or Radiator Replacement (3.6L LGX)
- Radiator Lower Insulator [2x]
RADIATOR AIR LOWER BAFFLE REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
1. Front Bumper Fascia - Remove.
2.
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Body Wiring Harness (2) - Unclip.
3. Ambient Air Temperature Sensor (3) - Remove.
4. Radiator Air Lower Baffle Bolt (1) - Remove [2x].
5.
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Wiring Harness (1) - Unclip.
6.
Radiator Air Lower Baffle (1) @ Radiator Lower Bracket (2) - Unclip [2x].
7. Rotate the radiator air lower baffle (1) a little bit clockwise that it is removed from radiator lower bracket and then move it downwards.
8. Radiator Air Lower Baffle (1) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
1.
Radiator Air Lower Baffle (1) - Install.
2. Rotate the radiator air lower baffle (1) a little bit clockwise and then move it upwards to the front bumper impact bar. Then rotate it counterclockwise to install it to the radiator lower bracket.
3. Radiator Air Lower Baffle (1) @ Radiator Lower Bracket (2) - Install [2x].
4.
Wiring Harness (1) - Install.
5.
Body Wiring Harness (2) - Install.
6. Ambient Air Temperature Sensor (3) - Install.
CAUTION: Fastener Caution.
7. Radiator Air Lower Baffle Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 2.5N.m (22 lb in) [2x].
8. Front Bumper Fascia - Install.
RADIATOR AIR SIDE UPPER BAFFLE REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE
Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the radiator air upper baffle.
2. Remove the front bumper fascia.
- Radiator Air Side Upper Baffle - Left Side
Procedure
- Install the front bumper fascia.
- Install the radiator air upper baffle.
RADIATOR AIR SIDE UPPER BAFFLE REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE
Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the radiator air upper baffle.
2. Remove the front bumper fascia.
- Radiator Air Side Upper Baffle - Right Side
Procedure
- Install the front bumper fascia.
- Install the radiator air upper baffle.
RADIATOR AIR UPPER BAFFLE REPLACEMENT
- Retainer [7x]
- Radiator Air Upper Baffle
COOLANT HEATER REPLACEMENT (2.0L LTG)
Preliminary Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716).
2. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (2.0L LTG) or Starter Replacement (3.6L LGX).
- Engine Coolant Heater
CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution.
Procedure
Disconnect the engine coolant heater cord.
Tighten 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
COOLANT HEATER REPLACEMENT (3.6L LGX)
Preliminary Procedure
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Engine Coolant Heater Clip
- Engine Coolant Heater
Procedure
Disconnect the coolant heater cord.
COOLANT HEATER CORD REPLACEMENT (2.0L LTG)
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Coolant Heater Connector
- Coolant Heater Cord
NOTE: Observe how the coolant heater cord was routed within the engine compartment.
COOLANT HEATER CORD REPLACEMENT (3.6L LGX)
Removal Procedure
1.
Electrical Connector (2) - Disconnect.
2. Coolant Heater Cord Clip (1) - Unclip [5x].
3.
Coolant Heater Cord Clip (2) - Unclip [4x].
4. Electrical Connector (3) - Disconnect.
5. Coolant Heater Cord (1) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
1.
Coolant Heater Cord (1) - Install.
2. Electrical Connector (3) - Connect.
3. Coolant Heater Cord Clip (2) - Install [4x].
4.
Coolant Heater Cord Clip (1) - Install [5x].
5. Electrical Connector (2) - Connect.
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Engine Coolant Indicators
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) shows the engine temperature on the
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Door Locks
To lock or unlock the door from
outside the vehicle:
Press or
on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Use Keyless Access.
Use the key. The key lock
cylinder is covered with a cap.
From inside the vehicle pull once on
the door handle to unlock it. Pulling
the door handle again unlatc
Engine Front Cover Removal
1.
Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner bolt (1).
2. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner (2).
3.
Remove the engine front cover bolts (2 - 7, 9).
4. Discard bolts 3, 5, and 6.
5. Remove the engine front cover (1).
6. Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. U
