Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LCV, LGX) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 LCV, LGX) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LSY) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 LSY)
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NOTE:
Remove the throttle body and the intake manifold together as an assembly.

Intake Manifold (1) - Remove - Intake Manifold Replacement
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Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Thermostat Bypass Hose (2) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
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Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [3x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (2) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (3) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose (4) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
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Electrical Connector (1) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Disconnect
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Electrical Connector (1) @Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Disconnect
Electrical Connector (2) @Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - Disconnect
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Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
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Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve (1) - Remove
Water Outlet Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD