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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1693 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM & FUEL SYSTEM - 6.6L (LMM) - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAIR INTAKE PIPE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Turbocharger Vane Control Solenoid Valve & Electrical Connector
    GM1335540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement (LU3) or Water Outlet Tube Replacement (LMM) .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
    3. NOTE: It is not necessary to completely remove the PCV hose/pipe from the engine when removing the air intake pipe.
  3. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose/pipe from the air intake pipe. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the turbocharger control solenoid valve.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Clip
    GM1873380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the engine wiring harness clip (1) from the bracket on the turbocharger.
  6. Reposition the turbocharger control solenoid valve wiring harness extension out of the way.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Air Intake Pipe & Turbocharger Clamp
    GM1873381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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