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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable
    GM2521420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (1). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
    3. Fig 2: Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM2534391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the radiator outlet hose (1) from the water pump. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LDE LUW) .
  4. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUW) .
    5. Fig 3: Water Pump & Bolts
    GM2505668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Loosen the bolts before the belt is removed.
  6. Remove the water pump bolts (1) and water pump pulley (2). Refer to Water Pump Pulley Replacement (LUW) .
  7. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LUW) .
  8. Remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LDE, LUW, LWE) .
  9. Remove the timing belt tensioner. Refer to Timing Belt Tensioner Replacement .
    10. Fig 4: Crankshaft Sprocket
    GM2534389Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the crankshaft sprocket (1). Refer to Crankshaft Sprocket Replacement .
  11. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
    12. Fig 5: Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe Bolt
    GM2505669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the engine oil cooler outlet pipe bolt (1).
    13. Fig 6: Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GM2505670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the engine front cover bolts (1).
    14. Fig 7: Engine Front Cover & Seal
    GM2505672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the engine front cover (1).
  15. Remove the engine front cover seal (2).
    16. NOTE:

    Do NOT use sharp and/or metal gasket scrapers in order to clean the sealing surfaces

  16. Carefully clean the engine front cover sealing surfaces.
    17. NOTE:

    Insert a piece of cardboard between the oil pan front and the oil pump in order to prevent any contaminants from falling into the oil pan.

  17. Use compressed air in order to remove any engine coolant from the engine cooling passages and from the top of the oil pan scraper (windage tray).
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