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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect both battery negative cables.
  2. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
  4. Remove the air intake duct from the turbocharger.
    5. Fig 1: Removing Air Intake Duct
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  5. Remove the nut securing the engine oil level indicator tube and the transmission fluid level tube at the thermostat housing.
  6. Remove the stud securing the fuel bleed valve at the thermostat housing.
  7. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR .
  8. Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
  9. Disconnect the heater hose at the thermostat housing crossover.
  10. Disconnect the by-pass hose at the thermostat housing crossover.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting By-Pass Hose
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  11. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose at the thermostat housing crossover.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose
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  12. Remove the studs and bolts securing the thermostat housing crossover to the engine.
  13. Remove the thermostat housing crossover.
  14. Clean the thermostat housing crossover sealing surfaces.
    Fig 4: Removing Studs & Bolts
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