Vortech GM 5.3L/6.2L Light Truck/SUV - 2007-2008 - Manual (Page 11)

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A. Drain a sufficient amount of coolant to allow
for removal of the upper radiator hose and
clamps.
B. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
C. Remove all ducting between the MAF meter
and the throttle body.
D. Remove the upper radiator hose and set it
aside for modification in a future step.
E. Remove the accessory drive belt. (Keep in
the vehicle as a spare.)
F. Remove the idler from the cast bracket and
set aside for later use.
G. The plastic engine covers that extend over
the valve covers (if equipped) will need to be
removed. The upper manifold cover section
may either be removed completely or left in
place and trimmed in order to clear super-
charger componentry.
H. Remove the power steering pump pulley with
a pulley puller. Remove the three bolts secur-
ing the front of the power steering pump.
I. Remove the alternator, bushings and bolts
and set aside for later use. The alternator
bushings can be removed by tapping the
small end through the bracket with an appro-
priately sized socket.
J. Remove the alternator and power steering
pump mounting bracket by removing the
three bolts securing it to the head and the
bottom bolt securing it to the engine block.
K. Remove the oil filler neck and cap from the
passengers side valve cover. Do this by twist-
ing in a counter-clockwise motion. Re-install
the cap directly into the valve corner.
L. Remove retaining clips securing the plastic
cover between the grill and radiator support.
M. Remove the grill by depressing the retaining
clip securing it to the radiator core support.
1. COMPONENT REMOVAL