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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)  and Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector (3) from the water outlet (2).
    Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Connector
    GM2810896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the following hoses from the water outlet:
    • Radiator inlet hose (1).
    • Heater inlet hose (4).
    • Heater outlet hose (5).
  6. Remove the thermostat bypass hose (2) from the water outlet (3).
    Fig 2: Thermostat Bypass Hose
    GM2810899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the water outlet fasteners (1) and remove the water outlet (2).
    Fig 3: Water Outlet Fasteners
    GM2810902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Discard the water outlet seal (1).
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