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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling - Vac-N-Fill (GE 47716)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LAU) .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose & Clamp
    GM2219074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO-38185:  Hose Clamp Pliers.
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM2219077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Unclip radiator inlet hose connector (1) and remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the engine.
  8. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.