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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Water Outlet Tube
    G00572888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement (LU3) .
  2. Remove the water outlet.
  3. Fig 2: Thermostat
    G00572889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the thermostat.
  5. Clean the sealing surface of the water outlet.
  6. Clean the sealing surface of the intake manifold.
  7. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.