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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  2. Remove the surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LX5) or WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (L47) in Engine Cooling.
  4. Remove the engine front cover coolant drain plug and drain the remaining coolant from the engine.
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Front Cover Coolant Drain Plug
    G01816714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the 10 front cover perimeter bolts.
  6. Remove the front cover and the gasket. Make sure you do not damage the sealing surface. Some of the gasket material may remain on the engine block.
  7. Remove the remaining gasket material from the front cover and engine block using a plastic scraper.
  8. Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER CLEANING AND INSPECTION in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Front Cover & Gasket
    G01816715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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