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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (W/HP2 Front)
    GM307286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  2. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
    • Throttle body
    • Mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
  4. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L (RPO LQ4)) or Engine Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L (RPO LQ9)) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Vent Inlet Hose At Throttle Body
    GM659465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the radiator vent inlet hose from the radiator inlet hose clips.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Inlet Hose & Radiator (4.8, 5.3, & 6.0L)
    GM659416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  7. Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.
  8. Remove the inlet hose clip from the fan shroud.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Inlet Hose & Water Pump
    GM659418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Reposition the inlet hose clamp from the water outlet.
  10. Remove the inlet hose from the water outlet.
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