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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the left wiper arm linkage nuts. Reposition the left wiper arm linkage for access.
  3. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake booster and reposition.
  4. Remove the air cleaner cover and intake tube.

    Important:  Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables to prevent bending the cable housings.

  5. Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables from the TBI mounting bracket.
  6. Remove the transmission fluid filler tube. Refer to FILLER TUBE AND SEAL REPLACEMENT .
  7. Fig 1: Heater Hose At Inlet Pipe
    G01827926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Release the quick connect.

    Disconnect the inlet heater hose (1) from the inlet pipe (2).

  9. Disconnect the heater hose clamp using the J 38185. 
  10. Fig 2: Heater Hose At Heater Core
    G01827927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the inlet heater hose from the heater core.
  12. Remove the inlet heater hose.