Removal Procedure

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