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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Water Pump Pulley And Bolts
    GM46174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26 Static Fill) , Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7 Static Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, LY7, GE 47716 Fill) .
  2. Reposition the accessory wiring junction block.
  3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
  4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26) in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  5. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  6. Remove the water pump pulley.
  7. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts and reposition. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (3.8L V6) or Power Steering Pump Replacement (LY7) in Power Steering System.
    8. Fig 2: Locating Water Pump Bolts
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  8. Remove the water pump bolts.
    9. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Water Pump & Gasket (3.8L)
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  9. Remove the water pump.
  10. Remove the water pump gasket.
  11. Clean and inspect the water pump gasket mating surfaces.
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