Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L (LLY).
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Loosen the charged air cooler outlet duct to intake hose clamp.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.
- Remove the charged air cooler outlet duct from the intake.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (with HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose/pipe. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- If necessary, remove the tie strap from the electrical harness.
- Remove the air inlet tube to intake manifold tube bolt and nut.
- Remove the air inlet tube nuts.
- Remove the air inlet tube.
- Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve electrical connector.
- Disconnect the EGR cooler tube heater hose.
- Remove the EGR coolant pipe bolts.
- Remove the EGR coolant pipe.
- Remove the rear EGR cooler tube bolts.
- Remove the EGR cooler tube bolts.
- Remove the EGR cooler tube.