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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 GE 47716 Fill) .
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the heater inlet pipe. Refer to Heater Inlet Pipe Replacement (RPO LNJ) or Heater Inlet Pipe Replacement (RPO LY7) .
  4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LNJ Chevrolet) or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LNJ Pontiac) or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7) .
  5. Remove the fuel rail assembly. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: View Of Lower Intake Manifold & Bolts
    GM54281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower intake manifold bolts.
  7. Remove the lower intake manifold from the engine.
  8. If replacing the lower intake manifold, remove the thermostat and housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (RPO LNJ) or Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (RPO LY7) .
  9. Remove the rocker arms and push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
    10. Fig 2: View Of Intake Manifold Gaskets
    GM61187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the lower intake manifold gaskets.
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