Removal (Bank 1)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac Seville and 2003 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen and lower pinch clamp connecting the bank 1 intermediate pipe/hose to the crossover pipe/hose. Loosen and lower the pinch clamp connecting the bank 1 intermediate pipe/hose to the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) shut-off valve. Remove the nut securing the bank 1 intermediate pipe/hose to the transaxle.
- Remove the nut securing the bank 1 intermediate pipe/hose to the AIR shut-off valve bracket. Disconnect the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) pipe. Carefully remove the bank 1 intermediate pipe/hose from the engine.