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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining & Filling Cooling System .
  2. Reposition the inlet hose clamp at the water outlet.
  3. Remove the inlet hose from the water outlet.
    Fig 1: Inlet Hose From Water Outlet
    G01658075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the water outlet bolts (2).
  5. Remove the water outlet (1).
  6. Remove the thermostat (3).
    Fig 2: Thermostat
    G01658076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.