Removal Procedure
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WARNING:
Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)
- Exhaust Heat Shield - Remove - Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement (LKN)
- Exhaust Front Pipe@Exhaust Heat Exchanger - Disconnect - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LKN)
Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Fuel Heater Outlet Hose (2) - Disconnect
- Fuel Heater Inlet Hose (3) - Disconnect
- Disconnect the exhaust control valve actuator electrical wiring harness connector. (4)
Exhaust Heat Exchanger Bracket Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Exhaust Heat Exchanger Bracket Nut (1) - Loosen [2x]
- Catalytic Converter Nut (2) - Remove [2x]
- Exhaust Heat Exchanger (3) - Remove
- Catalytic Converter Gasket (4) - Remove and DISCARD