LaCrosse V8-5.3L (2008)
Cooling System Air Bleeder Pipe / Hose: Service and Repair
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
Important: Removal of the intake manifold is NOT required to service the coolant air bleed pipe, but is required to service the coolant air bleed
pipe covers and/or gaskets.
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26, LY7 GE 47716 Fill) (See: Service and Repair)Cooling System
Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) (See: Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) (See: Service and Repair
)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE47716 Fill) (See: Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) (See:
Service and Repair).
2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (See: Engine/Intake Manifold/Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the hose clamp and hose from the coolant fill neck.
4. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe bolts (309).
5. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe (307) with hose and seals (308).
6. Remove the hose (311) and clamps (322) from the coolant air bleed pipe (307) as required.
