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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Remove the oil fill cap.
    GM5432171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
  4. Lift up on the front of the intake manifold cover (2).
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  5. Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove
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  6. Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
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  7. Intake Manifold Cover Insulator (1) - Remove
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    WARNING:

    Refer to Diesel/Gasoline Vapors Warning .

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  8. Fuel Feed Pipe (1) - Disconnect and reposition
  9. Evaporative Emission Pipe (2) - Disconnect and reposition
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  10. Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube (1) - Disconnect and reposition
  11. Retainer (2) - Unclip [3x]
  12. Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose (3) - Reposition
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  13. Throttle Body Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
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  14. Engine Wiring Harness Bolt (1) - Remove
  15. Electrical Connector (2) - Disconnect [2x]
  16. Retainer (3) - Unclip [4x]
  17. Engine Wiring Harness (4) - Reposition
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  18. Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
  19. Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump (2) - Remove
    GM5507437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
  21. Intake Manifold Cover Stud (2) - Remove [3x]
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  22. Upper Intake Manifold Cover (1) - Remove
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  23. Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
  24. Oil Level Indicator Tube (2) - Remove
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  25. Retainer Spring (1) - Release
  26. Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube (2) @ Throttle Body (3) - Remove
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  27. Retainer (1) - Unclip
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  28. Intake Manifold Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
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  29. Intake Manifold (1) - Remove
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  30. Intake Manifold Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]
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  31. Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [3x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type 
  32. Thermostat Bypass Pipe (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
  33. Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
  34. Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (4) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
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  35. Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type 
  36. Exhaust Manifold Outlet Pipe (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
  37. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Inlet Pipe (3) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
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  38. Electrical Connector (1) @ Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - Disconnect
  39. Electrical Connector (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Disconnect [2x]
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  40. Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
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  41. Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve (1) - Remove
  42. Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD