Removal Procedure

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Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- For 6.5L, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Remove the air intake duct.
Remove the coolant reservoir or surge tank. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement or Surge Tank Replacement .
If equipped with 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L, remove the bolt securing the engine and transmission oil level indicator at the generator bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Engine & Transmission Oil Level Indicator Bolt
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If equipped with 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L, remove the bolt securing the engine oil fill tube at the generator bracket.
Move the oil level indicator tubes and oil fill tube away from the fan shroud.

Fig 2: Removing Engine Oil Fill Tube Bolt
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If equipped with 6.5L, remove the wiring harness clip retainers from the fan shroud.
Remove the upper fan shroud retaining bolts from the top of the radiator.

Fig 3: Removing Upper Fan Shroud Retaining Bolts
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Remove the upper to lower fan shroud retaining bolts.
Remove the upper fan shroud from the vehicle.
The fan shroud for the 4.3L engine will require to push the radiator intake hose aside for clearance.
Remove the fan and the clutch from the engine. Refer to Fan Clutch Replacement .

Fig 4: Removing Upper To Lower Fan Shroud Retaining Bolts
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Remove the lower fan shroud retaining bolts.
Remove the lower fan shroud from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Removing Lower Fan Shroud Retaining Bolts & Lower Fan Shroud
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