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Supercharger Removal

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    Fig 1: Fuel Injector Rail, Nuts & Stud
    GM189738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the spark plug wires.
  2. Remove the vacuum line from the fuel injector rail.
  3. Remove the fuel injector rail nuts and stud.
  4. Remove the fuel injector rail.
  5. Fig 2: Booster Bypass & Nut
    GM189732Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the booster bypass nut and hose.
  7. Remove the booster bypass.
  8. Remove the regulator valve and the harness bolt.
  9. Remove the boost solenoid bolts and hose.
  10. Remove the bolts from the vacuum block.
  11. Fig 3: Removing Engine Wiring Harness Heat Shield
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  12. Remove the engine wiring harness heat shield bolt and nut.
  13. Remove the engine wiring harness heat shield.
  14. Fig 4: Locating MAP & BARO Sensors
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  15. Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) and barometric pressure (BARO) sensor retaining clips.
  16. Remove the MAP and BARO sensors.
  17. Fig 5: Removing MAP/BARO Sensor Bracket
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  18. Remove the MAP/BARO sensor bracket bolts and bracket.
  19. Fig 6: Throttle Body, Nuts & Gasket
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    IMPORTANT: Note the location of the spacers and the bolt sizes to aid in installation.
  20. Remove the throttle body nuts.
  21. Remove the throttle body and gasket.
  22. Fig 7: View Of Supercharger
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  23. Remove the bolts, spacers, and the stud from the supercharger.
  24. Remove the supercharger.
  25. Fig 8: Supercharger Gasket
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  26. Remove the supercharger gasket.