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Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  3. Remove the right engine strut mount. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side .
  4. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side .
  5. Fig 1: Special Tool Installed On Water Pump Pulley
    GM1412158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Use the EN 46104  tool in order to retain the water pump pulley.
  7. Fig 2: Locating Water Pump Pulley & Bolts
    GM1412160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  9. Remove the water pump pulley.
  10. Fig 3: Water Pump Components
    GM1412162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the water pump bolts and DISCARD the bolts.
  12. Remove the water pump.
  13. Remove and DISCARD the water pump seal.
  14. Carefully clean the water pump sealing surfaces.