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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  3. Disconnect the knock sensor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
    Fig 1: Oil Filter
    G01828669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the oil cooler outlet hose from the oil cooler.
    Fig 2: Oil Cooler Outlet Hose
    G01828670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the oil cooler connector.
    Fig 3: Oil Cooler Connector
    G01828671Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the oil cooler inlet hose clamp and the oil cooler.
    Fig 4: Oil Cooler
    G01828672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the oil cooler inlet hose clamp and oil cooler inlet hose from the oil cooler hose fitting.
    Fig 5: Oil Cooler Inlet Hose
    G01828673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. If necessary, remove the oil cooler hose fitting.
    Fig 6: Oil Cooler Hose Fitting
    G01828674Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.