Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
- Reposition the radiator vent inlet hose clamp (1) at the coolant air bleed pipe fitting.
- Remove the radiator vent inlet hose (2) from the coolant air bleed pipe fitting.
- Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (3) at the water pump.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
- Reposition the radiator inlet hose and vent inlet hose out of the way.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
- Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump.
- Reposition the outlet hose out of the way.
- Reposition the radiator surge tank outlet hose clamp (1) at the water pump.
- Remove the radiator surge tank outlet hose (2) from the water pump.
- Reposition the outlet hose out of the way.
- Reposition the heater inlet hose clamp (1) at the water pump.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (2) from the water pump.
- Reposition the inlet hose out of the way.
- Remove the water pump bolts (301).
- Remove the water pump (300) and gaskets (309). Discard the gaskets.