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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LTG) .
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (LTG) .
  4. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  5. Fig 1: Radiator Inlet Hose And Water Outlet
    GM2865056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose (1) from the water outlet (2).
  7. Fig 2: Thermostat Bypass Hose
    GM2866280Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the thermostat bypass hose (2) from the thermostat bypass pipe (1).
  9. Fig 3: Thermostat Bypass Pipe
    GM2874426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the hose (1) from the thermostat bypass pipe (2).
  11. Fig 4: Thermostat Bypass Pipe Fasteners
    GM2863953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe fasteners (1).
  13. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe (2) and discard the gasket (3).