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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. Fig 1: Locating Drive Belt Guard
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  3. Remove the drive belt guard.
  4. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
  5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Water Pump Pulley
    GM30978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  8. Remove the water pump pulley.
  9. Fig 3: Identifying Water Pump & Gasket
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  10. Remove the water pump bolts.
  11. Remove the water pump.
  12. Remove the water pump gasket.
  13. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.