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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to RADIATOR CAP REMOVAL CAUTION .
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
  2. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  3. Reposition the inlet surge tank hose clamp on the surge tank hose use J 38185  .
  4. Remove the inlet surge tank hose from the surge tank.
    Fig 1: Removing Inlet Surge Tank Hose From Surge Tank
    G01757983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the surge tank inlet hose bracket bolt from the lift hook bracket.
  6. Reposition the inlet surge tank hose clamp on the throttle body heater outlet hose use J 38185  .
  7. Remove the inlet surge tank hose from the throttle body heater outlet hose.
    Fig 2: Removing Surge Tank Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt From Lift Hook Bracket
    G01757984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.