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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (BODY VIN CODE 6) or DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (BODY VIN CODE 3) in Engine Cooling.
  2. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (LL8) or Transmission Replacement (LM4) in Automatic Transmission - 4L60/4L65-E.
  3. Remove the generator. Refer to CHARGING SYSTEM or CHARGING SYSTEM in Engine Electrical.
    Fig 1: Removing Heater Outlet Hose From Heater Core (LL8)
    G01596592Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using the J 43181 disconnect the outlet hose from the heater core outlet tube (1).
    1. Install the J 43181 to the outlet heater core hose.
    2. Close the tool around the outlet heater core hose.
    3. Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.
    4. Firmly grasp the heater hose. Pull the heater hose forward in order to disengage the hose from the heater core.
  5. Remove the heater outlet hose (3) from the heater core (1).
  6. Position the outlet heater hose clamp (6) at the water pump using J 38185.
  7. Remove the heater outlet hose (7) from the outlet hose fitting.
  8. Remove the heater outlet hose.
    Fig 2: Removing Heater Outlet Hose From Outlet Hose Fitting (LL8)
    G01596593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.