Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L (LLY).
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet tube.
- Open the clip and remove the wiring harness branch from the bracket.
- Remove the bolt and wiring harness bracket at the thermostat housing.
- Remove the main engine electrical harness connector bolts.
- Disconnect the barometric sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the turbocharger vane position sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the main electrical harness bracket bolts.
- Remove the main electrical harness bracket.
- Disconnect the turbocharger coolant inlet hose from the turbocharger bypass valve.
- Remove the water outlet bolts.
- Remove the water outlet.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.