Removal Procedure
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- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) .
- Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
- Throttle body
- Mass airflow (MAF) intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
- Remove the radiator inlet hose clip from the outlet duct.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
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- Remove the radiator vent inlet hose from the radiator hose clips.
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- Reposition the inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
- Remove the inlet hose from the water pump.
- Remove the fan blade. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
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- Reposition the outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
- Remove the outlet hose from the water pump.
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- Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
- Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the water pump.
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- Reposition the heater inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
- Remove the heater inlet hose from the water pump.
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- Remove the water pump bolts.
- Remove the water pump and gaskets.
- Discard the water pump gaskets.