VUE FWD L4-2.4L (2008)
Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Replacement (LZ4-3.5L)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With LAT-2.4L) (See: Starting and
Charging/Battery/Battery Cable/Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without LAT-2.4L) (See: Starting
and Charging/Battery/Battery Cable/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement (Without LAT-2.4L) (See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Battery
Replacement)Battery Replacement (With LAT-2.4L) (See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Battery Replacement) .
3. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (See: Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and
Filling (GE 47716 Fill) (See: Service and Repair) .
4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector .
5. Remove the ECT sensor.
6. Remove the radiator inlet and outlet hoses from the crossover pipe.
7. Disconnect the wiring harness ground terminal from the crossover pipe.
8. Remove the thermostat housing and thermostat from the crossover pipe.