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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner resonator and outlet duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator and Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS3, L99 Static Fill)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
  3. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory .
  4. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pump. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (L99)  or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LS3) .
  6. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the water pump. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LS3, L99) .
  7. Disconnect the heater inlet and outlet hose from the water pump. Refer to Heater Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LS3, L99) .
    8. Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump & Bolts
    GM2139067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the water pump to block bolts (1).
    9. NOTE: Always clean the water pump and engine block mating surfaces and discard the gaskets.
  9. Remove the water pump (2).
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