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Removal Procedure

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  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement (LP1, LY7) .
  3. Disconnect the surge tank outlet pipe from the thermostat. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LLT)  or Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement (LY7/LLT) .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Coolant Inlet Pipe Bolt Locations
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  4. Remove the coolant pipe/thermostat housing bolt (2).
  5. Remove the coolant pipe upper bolt (7).
  6. Remove the coolant inlet pipe (4) from the thermostat.
    7. Fig 2: View of Thermostat Assembly
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  7. Remove the thermostat bolts (1).
  8. Remove the thermostat (2) and discard the thermostat seal (3).
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