Removal Procedure
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- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the water pump inlet.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump inlet.
- Remove the water pump inlet bolts.
- Remove the water pump inlet from the water pump.
- Remove and discard the water pump inlet seal.