Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LTG)
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- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (LTG)
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- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement
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- Remove the radiator inlet hose (1) from the water outlet (2).
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- Remove the thermostat bypass hose (2) from the thermostat bypass pipe (1).
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- Remove the hose (1) from the thermostat bypass pipe (2).
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- Remove the thermostat bypass pipe fasteners (1).
- Remove the thermostat bypass pipe (2) and discard the gasket (3).