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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System  .
  2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Pulley
    G01811380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts and pulley.
  5. Remove the water pump bolts, pump and gasket.
  6. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
    Fig 2: Removing Water Pump & Gasket
    G01811381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.