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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to AIR CLEANER INTAKE DUCT .
  2. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
  3. Use the J 38185  in order reposition the hose clamp from the water outlet housing.
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing.
  5. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT (3.1L) or EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT (3.8L) .
    6. Fig 1: Radiator Inlet Hose & Water Outlet Housing
    G01703859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the water outlet housing bolts.
  7. Remove the water outlet housing and gasket.
    Fig 2: Water Outlet Housing & Bolts
    G01703860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the thermostat.
  9. Clean the water outlet housing mating surfaces.
    Fig 3: Thermostat & Water Outlet Housing
    G01703861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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