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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Front Cover, Bolts & Gasket
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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LGD Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LGD GE47716 Fill) .
  2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  3. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  5. Remove the crankshaft position actuator magnet. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement .
  6. Remove the thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (LGD/LZE) .
  7. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LGD/LZE) .
  8. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
  9. Remove the engine front cover.
  10. Remove the engine front cover gasket.