Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 102
Fig. 330: Engine Wiring Harness Rear Bracket Nut & Stud Holding Engine Wiring
Harness Bracket
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39. Remove the engine wiring harness rear bracket nut at the EVAP canister purge solenoid
valve.
40. Remove the stud holding the engine wiring harness bracket.
41. Reposition the engine wiring harness with the bracket aside.
42. Remove the heater hoses. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (Non-HP2) and
Heater Outlet Hose Replacement .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 331: View Of EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Tube Quick Connect Fitting
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43. Disconnect the EVAP canister harness (1) from the purge solenoid valve.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 332: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
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44. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (7) from the ignition coil.
45. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum hose from the vacuum fitting.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 333: View Of Power Steering Pump Bracket
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46. Loosen the power steering (P/S) pump rear bracket nut.
47. Remove the P/S pump rear bracket front nut.
48. Remove the bolts and the nut for the P/S pump bracket.
49. Leave the A/C compressor, if equipped, and the P/S pump on the bracket.
50. Slide the P/S pump bracket forward off the stud and set aside.
51. Remove the thermostat and water outlet. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat
Replacement .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado