Removal Procedure
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- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
- Squeeze the plastic retainer tabs on the inlet hose.
- Pull the connection apart.
- Squeeze the plastic retainer tabs on the outlet hose.
- Pull the connection apart.
- Remove the auxiliary heater pipes (1, 2) from the heater inlet and outlet tees (3, 4) at the HVAC module.
- Remove the vehicle right assist step. Refer to Assist Step Replacement (Z71)
or Assist Step Replacement (Power)
or Assist Step Replacement (Chevrolet HP2)
or Assist Step Replacement (GMC Denali XL)
.
Remove both of the right tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the right rear wheelhouse panel. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (RPO X88 Chevrolet, RPO O88 GMC) or Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (RPO HP2) .
- Remove the right front wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the auxiliary heater pipes (2, 3) from the auxiliary heater core.
- Remove the heater/A/C tubes retaining nut (4) from the stud (1) at the frame (6).
- Remove the auxiliary heater pipes (2) from the clamps (5).
- Remove the auxiliary heater pipes from the vehicle.