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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
  2. Release the outlet heater hose clamp using the J 38185  at the heater core.
  3. Remove the outlet heater hose from the heater core.
    Fig 1: Removing Outlet Heater Hose From Heater Core
    G01466952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Release the heater inlet hose clamp using the J 38185  at the intake manifold fitting.
  5. Remove the heater inlet hose from the intake manifold fitting.
  6. Release the heater outlet hose clamp using the J 38185  at the water pump.
  7. Remove the heater outlet hose from the water pump.
    Fig 2: Removing Heater Inlet Hose From Intake Manifold Fitting
    G01466953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the heater outlet hose from the retaining clip at the engine water outlet.
    Fig 3: Removing Heater Outlet Hose From Retaining Clip
    G01466954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Open the outlet heater hose retaining clip above the right side valve cover. Use a flat bladed tool to open the clip from the bottom.
  10. Remove the outlet heater hose from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Open Outlet Heater Hose Retaining Clip
    G01466955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.