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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) 
  2. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation (V-Series)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation (Non V-Series) Remove
  3. Fig 1: Engine Mount Bracket - Right Side (LF4)
    GM3605764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Engine Mount Bracket-Right Side - Remove - Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side (LF4)
  5. Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip At Transmission
    GM4062437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe @ Transmission Disconnect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LF4 With MG9)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LF4 With M5U)
  7. Fig 3: Catalytic Converter
    GM4032022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Catalytic Converter - Remove - Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LF4)
  9. Fig 4: Starter Solenoid Connector
    GM4276984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Starter - Remove - Starter Replacement (LF4 - Manual Transmission)Starter Replacement (LF4 - Automatic Transmission)
  11. Reposition the starter electrical wiring harness.
  12. Fig 5: Engine Oil Cooler Adapter
    GM3649169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Engine Oil Cooler Adapter - Remove - Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Replacement (LF4) 
  14. Fig 6: Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM4044991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Radiator Outlet Hose - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LF4) 
  16. Fig 7: Radiator Outlet Pipe Bracket Bolt
    GM4044994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Radiator Outlet Pipe Bracket Bolt - Remove
  18. Fig 8: Heater Inlet Hose
    GM4276860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Heater Inlet Hose @ Heater Core Disconnect - Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LF4)
  20. Fig 9: Heater Outlet Hose
    GM4276895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Heater Outlet Hose @ Heater Core Disconnect - Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LF4)
  22. Fig 10: Engine Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    GM4278216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Disconnect the engine electrical wiring harness retainers (1) and reposition the harness.
  24. Fig 11: Radiator Outlet Pipe And Bracket
    GM4045035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  25. Radiator Outlet Pipe Bracket Bolt - Remove
  26. NOTE:

    Raise or lower engine and position to the left side as necessary.

  27. Radiator Outlet Pipe - Remove
  28. DISCARD the O-ring seal