Buick Regal: Radiator Lower Insulator Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

Radiator Replacement (2.0L LTG) or Radiator Replacement (3.6L LGX)

1. Radiator Lower Insulator [2x]

RADIATOR AIR LOWER BAFFLE REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

1. Front Bumper Fascia - Remove.

2.

Body Wiring Harness (2) - Unclip.

3. Ambient Air Temperature Sensor (3) - Remove.

4. Radiator Air Lower Baffle Bolt (1) - Remove [2x].

5.

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.

1. Radiator Air Side Upper Baffle - Left Side

Procedure

1. Install the front bumper fascia.
2. 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.

1. Radiator Air Side Upper Baffle - Right Side

Procedure

1. Install the front bumper fascia.
2. Install the radiator air upper baffle.

RADIATOR AIR UPPER BAFFLE REPLACEMENT

1. Retainer [7x]
2. 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).

1. 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.

1. Engine Coolant Heater Clip
2. 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.

1. Coolant Heater Connector
2. 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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