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Removal Procedure

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  1. Loosen the outlet duct clamp at the upper intake manifold cover.
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold cover from the outlet duct.
  3. Remove the upper intake manifold cover.
  4. Fig 1: View Of Upper Intake Manifold Cover, Outlet Duct & Clamp
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  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) .
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet tube.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose & Hose Clamps
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  8. Remove the bolt and wiring harness bracket at the thermostat housing.
  9. Fig 3: View Of Wiring Harness Bracket At Thermostat Housing
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  10. Disconnect the turbocharger coolant return hose from the turbocharger bypass valve.
  11. Fig 4: View Of Turbocharger Inlet Coolant Hose
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  12. Remove the turbocharger bypass valve and sealing washer from the water outlet tube.
  13. Fig 5: View Of Turbocharger Bypass Valve & Washer
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  14. Remove the water outlet bolts.
  15. Remove the water outlet.
  16. Fig 6: View Of Water Outlet & Bolts
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  17. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.