K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1998)
Intake Manifold: Service and Repair
Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the following coolant hoses:
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Upper radiator hose.
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Both heater hoses.
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Coolant by-pass hose.
5. Disconnect all electrical connectors.
6. Remove the distributor.
7. Use a twisting motion to remove the vacuum brake booster hose, if equipped.
8. Disconnect the throttle cable and the cruise control cable, if equipped.
9. Remove the drive belt.
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to discharge the A/C refrigerant.
10. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor, if equipped, and set it aside.
