Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LTG)
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- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement
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- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector (3) from the water outlet (2).
- Remove the following hoses from the water outlet:
- Radiator inlet hose (1).
- Heater inlet hose (4).
- Heater outlet hose (5).
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- Remove the thermostat bypass hose (2) from the water outlet (3).
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- Remove the water outlet fasteners (3) and remove the water outlet (2).
- Discard the water outlet seal (1).