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Removal Procedure

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  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  2. Remove the surge tank outlet hose. Refer to Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Outlet .
  3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
  4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical -3.5L.
  5. Remove the idler pulley bolt and the pulley.
    Fig 1: Remove Idler Pulley Bolt And Pulley
    G01758032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  7. Remove the water pump pulley.
    Fig 2: Remove Water Pump Pulley And Bolts
    G01758033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the long water pump bolts (1).
    Fig 3: Remove Long Water Pump Bolts
    G01758034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the short water pump bolts (1).
    Fig 4: Remove Short Water Pump Bolts
    G01758035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the water pump.
  11. Remove the water pump gasket. Discard the gasket.
  12. Clean and inspect the water pump gasket mating surfaces.
  13. Clean and inspect the water pump, if necessary.
    Fig 5: Remove Water Pump
    G01758036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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