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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Opening Water Pump Drain Plug (2.2L)
    GM1212666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) .
    2. IMPORTANT: A drain has been provided at the bottom of the water pump for engine block coolant drainage.
  2. Drain the coolant from the engine block at the water pump drain. After the coolant has drained, tighten the drain bolt.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (2.2L (L61)) or Battery Tray Replacement (2.4L (LAT)) or Battery Tray Replacement (3.5L (L66)) .
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1812206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
  6. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector rosebud clip from the thermostat housing.
    7. Fig 3: Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM1812217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat cover.
  8. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat cover.
    9. Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
    GM1631387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the exhaust heat shield studs.
  10. Remove the exhaust heat shield.
    11. Fig 5: Auxiliary Heater Water Pump And Heater Hoses
    GM1812209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the auxiliary heater water pump hose clip (1) from the heater outlet hose.
  12. Reposition the auxiliary heater water pump hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  13. Remove the auxiliary heater water pump hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
  14. Reposition the heater inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  15. Remove the heater inlet hose (3) from the thermostat housing.
  16. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    17. Fig 6: Locating ECT sensor
    GM1812215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the ECT sensor, if necessary.
    18. Fig 7: Identifying Thermostat Housing Bolts
    GM1713067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
    19. IMPORTANT: Twist the water transfer pipe while pulling in order to remove it from the water pump.
  19. Remove the thermostat from the vehicle.
  20. Remove the water transfer pipe from the thermostat housing, if necessary.
  21. Remove and discard the water transfer pipe O-ring seals, if necessary.
    22. Fig 8: Identifying Thermostat Housing Cover Bolts & Cover
    GM1713064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the thermostat cover bolts and cover, if necessary.
  23. Remove the thermostat, if necessary.
  24. Remove and discard the thermostat cover O-ring seal, if necessary.
  25. Remove all debris and thread sealant from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and bolt holes if the housing is being re-used.
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