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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) in Engine Cooling.
  2. Fig 1: Engaging/Disengaging Hose Clamp At Module
    GM1547634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect both of the heater hose clamps at the heater core using the J 38185  or SA9111E.
  4. Remove the heater hoses from the heater core.
  5. IMPORTANT: Cap off the heater core inlet and outlet pipes to prevent coolant spilling inside of the vehicle.
  6. Cap off the heater core pipes.
  7. Remove the heater core cover. Refer to Heater Core Cover Replacement .
  8. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Heater Core
    GM1547694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the heater core pipe clamp screw.
  10. Remove the heater core.