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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining & Filling Cooling System .
  2. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
    • Throttle body
    • Mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor
  3. Remove the radiator inlet hose clip from the outlet hose.
  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
  5. Fig 1: Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
    G01657937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield.
  7. Remove the radiator vent inlet hose from the radiator inlet hose clips.
    Fig 2: Radiator Vent Inlet Hose
    G01657938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Reposition the inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
  9. Remove the inlet hose clip from the fan shroud.
  10. Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.
    Fig 3: Inlet Hose From Radiator
    G01657939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Reposition the inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  12. Remove the inlet hose from the water pump.
    Fig 4: Inlet Hose From Water Pump
    G01657940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.