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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 521 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.4L - INTRODUCTION - SERVICE & REPLACEMENT)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSEXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) PIPE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Apply the parking brake.
    3. Fig 1: Supporting Front Of Vehicle With Floor Jack
    GM628909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Raise the front of the vehicle approximately 100mm (4 in.) with a floor jack. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the two front frame bolts.
    5. IMPORTANT: Do not lower the frame and powertrain more than 100mm (4 in.)
  5. Slowly lower the frame and powertrain approximately 100mm (4 in.) from the underbody rails in order to gain access to the EGR pipe.
  6. Place two jack stands beneath the frame to prevent any movement of the frame and powertrain assembly.
    7. Fig 2: Locating EGR Pipe
    GM621066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the EGR pipe bolt and the EGR pipe from the EGR valve.
  8. Loosen the EGR pipe nut in order to remove the EGR pipe from the exhaust manifold.
  9. Remove the EGR pipe.
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