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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
  2. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the engine. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET in Engine Cooling.
  4. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to THERMOSTAT BYPASS PIPES REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield bolts.
  6. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Crossover Pipe Heat Shield
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  7. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe nuts.
  8. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
    Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Crossover Pipe
    G01485978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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