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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CADILLAC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (AVALANCHE) .
  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).
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Cooler Hose Clamps
    G01662161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the power steering cooler from the radiator support.
  7. Remove the power steering cooler from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Cooler
    G01662162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.