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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LY7) .
  2. Fig 1: View Of ECM Bolts
    GM1394049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the engine control module (ECM) module. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
  4. Fig 2: View Of Generator Bolts
    GM1394079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the generator assembly. Refer to Generator Replacement (LY7) .
  6. Remove the coolant overflow reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (L27, LY7) .
  7. Remove the power steering reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LY7) .
  8. Remove the camshaft covers.
  9. Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7) .
  10. Remove the coolant outlet. Refer to Water Outlet Removal .
  11. Fig 3: View Of Water Pump
    GM946142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LY7) .
  13. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  14. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Balancer
    GM1394039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal .
  16. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  17. Fig 5: View Of Engine Front Cover
    GM1412167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the engine front cover from the engine block. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal .