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Removal Procedure

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  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  2. Remove the LH diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - SHEET METAL DIAGONAL in Body Front End.
  3. Use J 38185  in order to remove the inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  4. Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 1: Remove Inlet Hose Clamp From Radiator Using J 38185
    G01757991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the inlet hose clamp from the water crossover using the J 38185  .
  6. Remove the inlet hose from the water crossover.
    Fig 2: Remove Inlet Hose Clamp From Water Crossover Using J 38185
    G01757992Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.