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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill L96)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill L96)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill L83 L86)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill L83 L86)
  2. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134A)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Battery)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery)
  4. Raise the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  5. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (6-Lug Wheel)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (8-Lug Wheel) [2x].
  6. Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Arm (LD)
    GM3630888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Windshield Wiper Arm (3) - Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Chevrolet/GMC)Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Cadillac)
  8. Fig 2: Inlet Grille Panel Extension
    GM3723590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension (1) Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension Replacement
  10. Fig 3: Air Inlet Grille Panel (LD)
    GM3630256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove Air Inlet Grille Panel (3) -Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Chevrolet/GMC)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Cadillac)
  12. Fig 4: View Of Hood & Bolts
    GM1670888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove Hood (3) - Hood Replacement 
  14. Fig 5: Hood Open Assist Spring
    GM3247851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove Hood Open Assist Spring (2) - Hood Open Assist Spring Replacement 
  16. Fig 6: Hood Hinge
    GM3247850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove Hood Hinge (4) -Hood Hinge Replacement 
  18. Fig 7: Front Compartment Front Sight Shield
    GM3247856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove Front Compartment Front Sight Shield (2) Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (GMC) Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Chevrolet) Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Cadillac) 
  20. Fig 8: Hood Primary and Secondary Latch
    GM3247853Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Remove Hood Primary and Secondary Latch (2) Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement 
  22. Fig 9: Front Bumper Fascia (Chevrolet)
    GM3608447Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Remove Front Bumper Fascia (4) Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (GMC)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Chevrolet)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Cadillac)
  24. Fig 10: Headlamp (Chevrolet)
    GM3281210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  25. Remove Headlamp (2) Headlamp Replacement (GMC)Headlamp Replacement (Chevrolet)Headlamp Replacement (Cadillac)
  26. Fig 11: Front Bumper Impact Bar (Chevrolet)
    GM3618281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  27. Remove Front Bumper Impact Bar (2) Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (GMC)Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (Chevrolet)Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (Cadillac)
  28. Fig 12: Front Bumper Shutter
    GM3272327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  29. Remove Front Bumper Shutter (2) Front Bumper Shutter Replacement (Upper,)Front Bumper Shutter Replacement (Lower)Front Bumper Shutter Replacement (Mechanical, Cadillac)
  30. Fig 13: Front Fender Rear Upper Brace
    GM3247844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  31. Remove Front Fender Rear Upper Brace (4) Front Fender Rear Upper Brace Replacement 
  32. Fig 14: Front Fender Paint Protector
    GM3271913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  33. Remove Front Fender Paint Protector (2) Front Fender Paint Protector Replacement
  34. Fig 15: Front Wheel Opening Molding
    GM3623593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  35. Remove Front Wheel Opening Front Molding (4) Front Wheel Opening Molding Replacement
  36. Fig 16: Auxiliary Battery Tray And Fasteners
    GM3258902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  37. Remove Auxiliary Battery Tray (2) Auxiliary Battery Tray Replacement
  38. Fig 17: Front Wheelhouse Liner - Left Side (Chevrolet)
    GM3261029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  39. Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner- Left Side (2) Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Cadillac)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (GMC)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet)
  40. Fig 18: Front Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side (Chevrolet)
    GM3261655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  41. Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner-Right Side (2) Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Cadillac)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC)
  42. Fig 19: Windshield Washer Pump Hose
    GM3627249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  43. Remove Windshield Washer Pump Hose (2) Windshield Washer Pump Hose Replacement (Chevrolet/GMC)Windshield Washer Pump Hose Replacement (Cadillac)
  44. Fig 20: Windshield Washer Solvent Container
    GM3281894Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  45. Remove Windshield Washer Solvent Container (2) Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement (Chevrolet/GMC)Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement (Cadillac)
  46. Fig 21: Auxiliary Battery Positive Cable Conduit Retainers
    GM3258946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  47. Remove Auxiliary Battery Positive Cable Replacement - Battery to Battery Relay (3)Auxiliary Battery Positive Cable Replacement - Battery to Battery Relay (9C1)
  48. Fig 22: View Of Underhood Electrical Center/Junction Block
    GM1827690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  49. Remove Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block (1) Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement
  50. Fig 23: View Of Underhood Electrical Center/Junction Block Bracket & Screws
    GM1827694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  51. Remove Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket (2) Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement
  52. Fig 24: Front Fender - Left Side
    GM3247848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  53. Remove Front Fender-Left Side (5) Front Fender Replacement - Left Side (GMC) Front Fender Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) Front Fender Replacement - Left Side (Cadillac) 
  54. Fig 25: Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor
    GM3267034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  55. Remove Mass Airflow Sensor (2) Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement
  56. Fig 26: Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
    GM3946944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  57. Remove Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (3) Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Chevrolet and GMC)Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Cadillac)
  58. Fig 27: Air Cleaner Assembly
    GM3267023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  59. Remove Air Cleaner Assembly (1)Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
  60. Fig 28: Air Cleaner Bracket
    GM3267019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  61. Remove Air Cleaner Bracket (2) Air Cleaner Bracket Replacement
  62. Fig 29: Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement
    GM3619227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  63. Remove Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose (2) Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (Surge Tank To Radiator L83 L86)Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (Surge Tank To Water Outlet L83 L86)Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (L96)
  64. Fig 30: Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Clamp at Radiator Surge Tank
    GM4256257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  65. Remove Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose (2) Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement (L96)
  66. Fig 31: Radiator Surge Tank
    GM3609240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  67. Remove Radiator Surge Tank (3) Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (L83 L86)Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (L96)
  68. Fig 32: Battery Retainer Fastener And Battery Retainer
    GM2964091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  69. Remove Battery (3) Battery Replacement
  70. Fig 33: Battery Tray
    GM3257930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  71. Remove Battery Tray (4) Battery Tray Replacement
  72. Fig 34: Front Fender - Right Side
    GM3247849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  73. Remove Front Fender-Right Side (4) Front Fender Replacement - Right Side (GMC) Front Fender Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) Front Fender Replacement - Right Side (Cadillac) 
  74. Fig 35: Radiator Outlet Hose Retainers
    GM3256183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  75. Remove Radiator Outlet Hose (3) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (L83 L86)Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (L96)
  76. Fig 36: Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM3247902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  77. Remove Radiator Inlet Hose (2) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (L83 L86)Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (L96)
  78. Fig 37: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Retainer
    GM3271904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  79. Disconnect Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (L83 MYC)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (L86 M5U)
  80. Fig 38: Engine Oil Cooler Hoses, Radiator Fittings And Retainer
    GM3272921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  81. Disconnect Engine Oil Cooler Hose (2) Engine Oil Cooler Hose Replacement
  82. Fig 39: Engine Coolant Fan Rear Shroud
    GM3257304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  83. Remove Engine Coolant Fan Rear Shroud (1) Engine Coolant Fan Rear Shroud Replacement (L83, L86)Engine Coolant Fan Rear Shroud Replacement (L96)
  84. Fig 40: Front End Upper Tie Bar Support
    GM3247867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  85. Remove Front End Upper Tie Bar Support (3) Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Replacement 
  86. Fig 41: Radiator Air Upper Baffle And Deflector
    GM3258604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  87. Remove Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector (1) Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Top of Radiator L83 L86)Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Right of Radiator L83 L86)
  88. Fig 42: Radiator Air Lower Baffle
    GM3610932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  89. Remove Radiator Air Lower Baffle (2) Radiator Air Lower Baffle Replacement (L83 L86)Radiator Air Lower Baffle Replacement (L96)
  90. Fig 43: Radiator
    GM3258223Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  91. Remove Radiator (1) Radiator Replacement (L83 L86)Radiator Replacement (L96)
  92. Fig 44: Air Conditioning Condenser
    GM3613148Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  93. Remove Air Conditioning Condenser (1) Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (L83 L86)Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (L96)
  94. Fig 45: Headlamp and Radiator Grille Mount Panel
    GM3247866Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  95. Remove Headlamp and Radiator Grille Mount Panel (3) Headlamp and Radiator Grille Mount Panel Replacement 
  96. Fig 46: Body Mount Nut, Bolt And Radiator Lower Support
    GM4537762Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  97. Remove Body Mount Nut (1)
  98. Remove Body Mount Bolt (2)
  99. Remove Radiator Lower Support (3)