Removal Procedure

Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)
Remove underbody panels as necessary. Underbody Panel Component Locator
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Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
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Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove
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Thermostat Bypass Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Thermostat Bypass Pipe (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
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Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
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Exhaust Manifold Outlet Pipe Bolt (2) - Remove
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Thermostat Bypass Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Exhaust Manifold Outlet Pipe (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
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Thermostat Bypass Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Inlet Pipe (2) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Remove
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Electrical Connector (1) @ Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve - Disconnect [3x]
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Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
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Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve (1) - Remove
Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Knock Sensor Bolt (1) - Remove
Knock Sensor (2) - Remove