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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the bolt retaining the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank.
  2. Move the coolant recovery reservoir or the surge tank aside.
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
    Fig 1: Removing Coolant Recovery Reservoir/Surge Tank
    G02079258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
  5. If equipped with the 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, disconnect the positive lead to the junction block.
  6. Raise the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Positive Cable From Battery
    G02079259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the positive lead to the starter solenoid.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Positive Lead From Starter Solenoid
    G02079260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the positive lead to the generator.
  10. Remove the cable from the vehicle. Note the location of the retaining clips.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Positive Lead From Generator
    G02079261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.