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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.
  1. Place a drain pan under the front and the center of the vehicle.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Charge Air Cooler Outlet Hose
    GM1402994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using the GE-47622  , compress the outlet hose clamp at the charge air cooler. See Special Tools .
  4. Remove the outlet hose from the charge air cooler.
  5. Remove the bolts from the charge air cooler reservoir.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Charge Air Cooler Reservoir & Hoses
    GM1380591Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Reposition the reservoir and the hose assembly up to gain access to the hose clamp.
  8. Using the J 38185  , reposition the outlet hose clamp close to the opposite end of the hose. See Special Tools .
  9. Remove the charge air cooler outlet hose from the reservoir.