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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT--ACCESSORY in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
    Fig 1: Air Cleaner Intake Duct
    G01971787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reposition the inlet and outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
  5. Remove the inlet and outlet hoses from the water pump.
    Fig 2: Removing Inlet & Outlet Hoses From Water Pump
    G01971788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
  7. Remove the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hoses from the water pump.
    Fig 3: Removing Heater Inlet & Surge Tank Outlet Hoses From Water Pump
    G01971789Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the water pump bolts.
    Fig 4: Water Pump Bolts
    G01971790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the water pump.
  10. Remove the water pump gaskets.
  11. Clean and inspect the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP CLEANING AND INSPECTION in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L Unit Repair.
    Fig 5: Water Pump
    G01971791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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