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2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans

Removal Procedure

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LAF) .
  4. If equipped, remove the coolant heater.
  5. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (L4) , Catalytic Converter Replacement (LDK or LHU) .
  6. Remove the engine coolant thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (LEA or LUK) , Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (LHU) .
    7. Fig 1: Water Pump Cover, Fasteners And Gasket
    GM2637652Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the water pump cover (2), fasteners (3) and gasket (1) from the engine front cover.
    8. Fig 2: Locating Water Pump Drain Plug
    GM964352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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