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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.
  2. Loosen the charged air cooler outlet duct clamp (1).
    IMPORTANT: Do not use a screwdriver or other tool to pry the hose loose. The hose can be torn or damaged. Loosen the hose by twisting.
  3. Fig 1: View Of Charged Air Cooler Outlet Duct & Clamps
    GM877275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the charged air cooler outlet duct.
  5. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) throttle valve solenoid electrical connector.
  6. Fig 2: EGR Throttle Valve Solenoid Electrical Connector
    GM788838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the EGR throttle valve solenoid vacuum lines (1).
  8. Fig 3: EGR Throttle Valve Solenoid Vacuum Lines
    GM788849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 4: EGR Valve Throttle Solenoid & Bolt
    GM788850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the solenoid bolt and solenoid (1).