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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LTG) .
  3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Connector
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  5. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector (3) from the water outlet (2).
  6. Remove the following hoses from the water outlet:
    • Radiator inlet hose (1).
    • Heater inlet hose (4).
    • Heater outlet hose (5).
  7. Fig 2: Thermostat Bypass Hose
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  8. Remove the thermostat bypass hose (2) from the water outlet (3).
  9. Fig 3: Water Outlet Fasteners
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  10. Remove the water outlet fasteners (3) and remove the water outlet (2).
  11. Discard the water outlet seal (1).