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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L36)  or Drive Belt Replacement (L67) .
  5. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (3.1L) or Generator Replacement (3.8L) in Engine Electrical.
  6. Remove the heater hose adapters with the heater hoses from the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet (3.1L) or Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet (3.8L) and to Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet (3.1L) or Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet (3.8L) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
    7. Fig 1: View Of Drive Belt Tensioner
    GM326960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the drive belt tensioner bolts.
  8. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
  9. If replacing the drive belt tensioner, remove the thermostat bypass upper and lower pipe assemblies.
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