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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor and bracket. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (BODY TYPE VIN 3)  or COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (BODY TYPE VIN 6)  in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
  2. Remove the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (5.3L ENGINE)  in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REPLACEMENT   .
  4. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Cover And Gasket
    G02129192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front cover bolts.
  6. Remove the front cover and gasket.
  7. Discard the front cover gasket.
  8. Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER CLEANING AND INSPECTION   .
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