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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe studs (1).
  3. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe (2) with gaskets (3).
    Fig 1: Removing Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Studs, Pipe & Gaskets
    G02079158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe cover bolts (1) and covers (2).
    Fig 2: Removing Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Cover Bolts & Covers
    G02079159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the gaskets from the coolant air bleed pipe and covers.
  6. Discard the gaskets.
    Fig 3: Removing Gaskets From Coolant Air Bleed Pipe & Covers
    G02079160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the coolant air bleed hose (1) from the pipe (2).
    Fig 4: Removing Coolant Air Bleed Hose
    G02079161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.