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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (with HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) in Engine Cooling.
  2. Remove the air intake tube.
  3. Using the J 43181  disconnect the heater hose from the heater core outlet.
    Fig 1: Identifying Heater Hose To Heater Core Fittings
    GM362171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    1. Install the J 43181  to the heater core pipe.
    2. Close the tool around the heater core pipe.
    3. Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.
    4. Firmly grasp the heater hose. Pull the heater hose forward in order to disengage the hose from the heater core.
  4. Remove the outlet heater hose from the engine.
    Fig 2: Removing Outlet Heater Hose From The Engine (LU3)
    GM363246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the outlet heater hose mounting bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Outlet Heater Hose Mounting Bolt (LU3)
    GM363243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the outlet heater hose from the engine.
  7. Remove the outlet heater hose.
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