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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LX9) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LZ9) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) .
  3. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  4. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  5. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  6. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  7. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe from the engine front cover. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement (RPO LX9) .
  8. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine front cover. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LX9) or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LZ9) .
  9. Remove the water pump from the engine front cover. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (RPO LX9) or Water Pump Replacement (RPO LZ9) .
  10. Remove the power steering pump from the engine. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
    11. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Engine Front Cover
    GM95865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
  12. Remove the engine front cover.
    13. Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Gasket
    GM61818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the engine front cover gasket.
  14. Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection .
  15. If replacing the engine front cover, remove the drive belt shield bolt and the drive belt shield.
  16. If replacing the engine front cover remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (RPO LX9) or Water Pump Replacement (RPO LZ9) .
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