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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose To Water Outlet Housing
    GM308970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26, LY7 GE 47716 Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE47716 Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) .
  3. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the hose clamp from the water outlet housing. See Special Tools .
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Water Outlet Housing
    GM153572Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Reposition the wiring harness from the water outlet housing stud.
  6. Remove the water outlet housing bolt and the stud.
  7. Remove the water outlet housing and the gasket.
  8. Remove the thermostat.
  9. Clean and Inspect the water outlet housing gasket mating surfaces.
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