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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 GE 47716 Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: EN 46104 Installed On Water Pump Pulley
    GM1412158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Use the EN 46104  in order to retain the water pump pulley.
  5. Fig 2: Locating Water Pump Pulley & Bolts
    GM1412160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  7. Remove the water pump pulley.
  8. Fig 3: Identifying Water Pump Components
    GM1412162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the water pump bolts.
  10. Remove the water pump.
  11. Remove and discard the water pump seal.
  12. Carefully clean the water pump sealing surfaces.