GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Pontiac
🢒
2009
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Montana SV6
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Engine
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Engine Electrical
🢒 Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Replacement
Special Tools
J-38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to
Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
.
Remove the generator. Refer to
Generator Replacement
.
Remove the drive belt idler pulleys. Refer to
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement
.
Remove the power steering pump. Refer to
Power Steering Pump Replacement
.
Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir inlet hose clamp (1) at the coolant crossover.
Remove the coolant recovery reservoir inlet hose (2) from the coolant crossover.
Using the
J-38185
pliers , release the tension on the hose clamp at the coolant crossover.
Remove the radiator inlet hose from the crossover pipe.
Reposition the thermal bypass hose clamp at the crossover pipe.
Remove the thermal bypass hose from the crossover pipe.
Remove the coolant crossover pipe bolts (1-4).
Remove the coolant crossover pipe.
Installation Procedure
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Position the coolant crossover pipe to the cylinder heads.
Install the coolant crossover pipe bolts (1-4) and tighten to
50 N·m (37 lb ft)
.
Install the thermal bypass hose to the crossover pipe.
Position the thermal bypass hose clamp at the crossover pipe.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the crossover pipe.
Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, release the hose clamp retention lock at the coolant crossover.
Install the coolant recovery reservoir inlet hose (2) to the coolant crossover.
Position the coolant recovery reservoir inlet hose clamp (1) at the coolant crossover.
Install the power steering pump. Refer to
Power Steering Pump Replacement
.
Install the drive belt idler pulleys. Refer to
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement
.
Install the generator. Refer to
Generator Replacement
.
Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to
Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
.