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Removal Procedure

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  1. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61).
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L61) .
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  6. Remove the access plate on the water pump sprocket from the timing cover.
    7. Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Sprocket Access Plate (2.2L - L61)
    GM758438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install J 43651  to the water pump sprocket.
  8. Use the access plate bolts to secure J 43651  to the engine front cover.
    Fig 2: View Of Water Pump Holding Tool
    GM789912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts that secure the sprocket to the water pump.
  10. Remove the bolt (1) that secures the engine block to the water pump.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Block To Water Pump Bolt (2.2L - L61)
    GM792156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bolt (2) that secures the engine front cover to the water pump.
  12. Remove the feed pipe that joins the thermostat housing to the water pump.
    Fig 4: Identifying Thermostat Housing
    GM789956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the 2 bolts that secure the water pump to the engine block.
  14. Remove the water pump.
    Fig 5: View Of Water Pump (2.2L - L61)
    GM792143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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