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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Air Bleed Pipe And Bolts
    GM741555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  2. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe studs (1).
  3. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe (2) with gaskets (3).
  4. Fig 2: Air Bleed Pipe Cover Bolts & Covers
    GM639609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe cover bolts (1) and covers (2).
  6. Fig 3: View Of Air Bleed Pipe Sealing Gasket
    GM64262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the gaskets from the coolant air bleed pipe and covers.
  8. Discard the gaskets.
  9. Fig 4: Coolant Air Bleed Hose & Pipe
    GM790766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the coolant air bleed hose (1) from the pipe (2).