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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 (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  4. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  5. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  6. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  7. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe from the engine front cover. Refer to THERMOSTAT BYPASS PIPES REPLACEMENT - LX9 (3.5L) in Engine Cooling.
  8. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine front cover. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet in Engine Cooling.
  9. Remove the water pump from the engine front cover. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT - LX9 (3.5L) in Engine Cooling.
  10. Remove the power steering pump from the engine. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Power Steering System.
    11. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Engine Front Cover
    GM95865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
  12. Remove the engine front cover.
    13. Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Gasket
    GM61818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the engine front cover gasket.
  14. Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection .
  15. If replacing the engine front cover, remove the drive belt shield bolt and the drive belt shield.
  16. If replacing the engine front cover remove the water pump. Refer to THERMOSTAT BYPASS PIPES REPLACEMENT - LX9 (3.5L) in Engine Cooling.
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