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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
  3. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
  4. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (LA1) or Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (LY7) in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement in Engine Cooling.
    6. Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Crossover Heat Shield & Bolts
    GM54366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield bolts.
  7. Remove the exhaust crossover heat shield.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Crossover Pipe Studs/Nuts
    GM54282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe studs/nuts.
  9. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
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