Removal Procedure
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- Remove the fascia grille. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Z71) or Fascia Grille Replacement (Suburban, Tahoe) or Fascia Grille Replacement (Escalade) or Fascia Grille Replacement (Yukon) or Fascia Grille Replacement (GMC Yukon Two-mode Hybrid) .
- Remove the radiator grille reinforcement support, if equipped. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement .
- Remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
- Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
- Disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) from the power steering fluid cooler (4).
- Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler hose (3) from the power steering pump (1).
- Remove the power steering fluid cooler bolts (2) from the power steering fluid cooler.
- Remove the power steering fluid cooler from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice
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