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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47719) .
  2. Remove the air outlet duct in order to gain access to the thermostat housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Remove the heater hose from the thermostat housing using a J 38185  . See Special Tools .
  4. Remove the coolant radiator hose from the thermostat housing. Refer to Coolant Bypass Hose Replacement (LH2) .
  5. If equipped, remove the auxiliary water pump. Refer to Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement (4.6L (LH2) w/RPOs V03/V92) .
  6. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Generator  and to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Air Conditioning, Power Steering, and Water Pump .
    7. Fig 1: View Of Drive Belt Idler Pulley
    GM887830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the drive belt idler pulley bolt.

    Remove the drive belt idler pulley.

    8. Fig 2: View Of Water Pump Pulley
    GM928284Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the water pump pulley.
  9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  10. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
    11. Fig 3: View Of Engine Front Cover
    GM928288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
  12. Remove the engine front cover.
    13. Fig 4: View Of Engine Front Cover Gasket
    GM928304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.
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