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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the engine coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM  in Engine Cooling.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  3. Disconnect the knock sensor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the oil Filter. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT   .
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Filter
    G01485341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the oil cooler outlet hose from the oil cooler. Position the outlet hose aside.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Cooler Outlet Hose From Oil Cooler
    G01485342Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the oil cooler connector.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Cooler Connector
    G01485343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the oil cooler inlet hose clamp and the oil cooler.
  8. Clean and inspect the engine block mating surface.
    Fig 4: Removing Oil Cooler
    G01485344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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