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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Remove the oil fill cap.
  3. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B GE 47716)
  4. GM5432171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  5. Lift up on the front of the intake manifold cover (2).
  6. GM5432174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove

  7. GM5456746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove

  8. GM5456829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold Cover Insulator (1) - Remove

  9. GM5129466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Feed Pipe Bolt (1) @ Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump - Remove

  10. GM5504092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using the J-41769  Fuel Line Quick Disconnect Tool, disconnect and reposition the fuel feed pipe (1).

  11. Evaporative Emission Pipe (2) - Disconnect and reposition
  12. GM5504095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube (1) - Disconnect and reposition

  13. Retainer (2) - Unclip [3x]
  14. Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose (3) - Reposition
  15. GM5509132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Throttle Body Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect

  16. GM5504108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Wiring Harness Bolt (1) - Remove

  17. Electrical Connector (2) - Disconnect [2x]
  18. Retainer (3) - Unclip [4x]
  19. Engine Wiring Harness (4) - Reposition
  20. GM5402098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  21. Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump (2) - Remove
  22. GM5507437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  23. Intake Manifold Cover Stud (2) - Remove [3x]
  24. GM5507441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Upper Intake Manifold Cover (1) - Remove

  25. GM5517201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove

  26. Oil Level Indicator Tube (2) - Remove
  27. GM5399157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer Spring (1) - Release

  28. Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube (2) @ Throttle Body (3) - Remove
  29. GM5507451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer (1) - Unclip

  30. GM5508646Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

  31. GM5507557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold (1) - Remove

  32. GM5045008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Intake Manifold Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]

  33. Crankcase Vent Passage Seal (4) - Remove and DISCARD
  34. GM5399671Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [3x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

  35. Thermostat Bypass Pipe (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
  36. Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
  37. Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (4) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
  38. GM5399494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Manifold Outlet Pipe Bolt (2) - Remove

  39. GM5399499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Manifold Outlet Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove

  40. GM5399501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Manifold Outlet Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  41. Exhaust Manifold Outlet Pipe (2) - Reposition
  42. Exhaust Manifold Outlet Pipe Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD
  43. GM5399673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

  44. Exhaust Manifold Outlet Pipe (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
  45. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Inlet Pipe (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
  46. GM5399683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) @ Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - Disconnect

  47. Electrical Connector (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Disconnect [2x]
  48. GM5399685Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]

  49. GM5399689Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve (1) - Remove

  50. Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  51. GM5395585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the knock sensor electrical connector.

  52. Knock Sensor Bolt (1) - Remove
  53. Knock Sensor (2) - Remove