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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND 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 air cleaner outlet duct.
  4. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Refer to ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L (RPO LQ4) or ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (6.0L (RPO LQ9) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
    G02117689Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the radiator vent inlet hose from the radiator inlet hose clips.
    Fig 2: Removing Radiator Vent Inlet Hose From Radiator Inlet Hose Clips
    G02117690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  7. Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.
  8. Remove the inlet hose clip from the fan shroud.
    Fig 3: Removing Inlet Hose From Radiator
    G02117691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Reposition the inlet hose clamp from the water outlet.
  10. Remove the inlet hose from the water outlet.
    Fig 4: Removing Inlet Hose From Water Outlet
    G02117692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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