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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system until the coolant is Below the level of the water pump. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM   . 
  2. Remove the drive Belt guard.
  3. Loosen the water pump pulley Bolts.
  4. Remove the drive Belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT  in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
    Fig 1: Removing Drive Belt Guard
    G01485863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  6. Remove the water pump pulley.
    Fig 2: Removing Water Pump Pulley
    G01485864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the water pump Bolts.
  8. Remove the water pump.
  9. Remove the water pump gasket.
  10. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
    Fig 3: Removing Water Pump Gasket And Water Pump
    G01485865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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