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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (OLD STYLE)  or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (NEW STYLE GMC)  or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (NEW STYLE CHEVROLET)  in Exterior Trim.
  2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  3. Siphon the fluid from the reservoir to prevent excess spillage.
  4. Remove the clamp retaining the power steering cooler inlet hose (3) to the power steering gear (2).
  5. Remove the clamp retaining power steering cooler outlet hose (5) to the power steering pump (1).
  6. Fig 1: Removing Inlet/Outlet Hose
    G01479540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the power steering cooler from the radiator support.
  8. Remove the power steering cooler from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Remove Radiator Support Bolts From Power Steering Cooler
    G01479541Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.