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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the thermostat housing crossover with the thermostat bypass pipe attached. Refer to Thermostat Housing Crossover Replacement (6.6L Engine) .
  2. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe and O-ring seal from the water crossover.
  3. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  4. Clean the sealing surfaces of the bypass pipe.
  5. Clean the water pump and the thermostat housing crossover sealing surfaces.
    Fig 1: Thermostat Housing
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