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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (LTG) .
  4. Fig 1: Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM2863940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Using the BO-38185 hose clamp pliers, remove the radiator outlet hose (1) from the water outlet (2).
  6. Fig 2: Engine Harness Retainer
    GM2863947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the engine harness retainer (1) from the water pump (2).
  8. Fig 3: Thermostat Bypass Pipe Fasteners
    GM2863953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe fasteners (1) and remove the thermostat bypass pipe (2) from the water pump.
  10. Discard the thermostat bypass pipe gasket (3).
  11. Fig 4: Water Pump Fasteners
    GM2863959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the water pump fasteners (1) and (2) remove the water pump (3).
  13. Discard the water pump seal (4).