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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Front Cradle Shear Plate (Left Side LF4)
    GM4010661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove Front Cradle Shear Plate (3) Front Cradle Shear Plate Replacement (V Series) 
  2. Fig 2: Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Bolts
    GM4531733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Front Bolt (1)
  4. Loosen Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Bolt (2)
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fig 3: Air Cleaner Assembly (LF4)
    GM4023361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Air Cleaner Assembly (1) Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF4)
  8. Fig 4: Radiator Outlet Hose And Clamp
    GM4044993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove Radiator Outlet Hose (2) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LF4)
  10. Fig 5: Front Crossmember Brace
    GM4531765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove Front Crossmember Brace Bolt (1)
  12. Remove Front Crossmember Brace (2)