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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 404 (FRAME AND UNDERBODY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT FRAME REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to the following procedures:
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Engine Harness-To-Frame Electrical Harness Retainers
    GM708192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the electrical harness retainers (1) securing the engine harness to the frame.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Left Rearward Retainer
    GM708204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the left rearward retainer (1).
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Right Rearward Retainer
    GM708197Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the right rearward retainer (1).
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Anti-Lock Brake Wiring Harness At Lower Control Arms
    GM802031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the antilock brake wiring harness from the lower control arms.
    9. Fig 5: Identifying Brake Line Bracket Nut
    GM819185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the brake line bracket nut (1).
  10. Disconnect the brake lines from the frame.
    11. Fig 6: View Of Mechanics Wire, Front Inner Energy Absorber Bracket Bolt
    GM708709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Using mechanics wire (3), support the radiator and AC condenser assembly to the front inner energy absorber bracket bolt (1).
    12. Fig 7: Identifying Washer Bottle Bracket Nuts & Bracket
    GM708714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the washer bottle bracket nuts and bracket (3).
  13. Loosen the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) nuts (1) in order to separate the BPMV (2) from the bracket assembly.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Mounting Bolts
    GM814811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.