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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM  .
  2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT -- ACCESSORY in Engine Mechanical - 8.1 L.
  3. Position the inlet hose clamp at the water crossover.
  4. Remove the inlet hose from the water crossover.
    Fig 1: Removing Inlet Hose From Water Crossover
    G02117760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the heater inlet hose clamp at the water crossover.
  6. Remove the heater inlet hose from the water crossover.
    Fig 2: Removing Heater Inlet Hose From Water Crossover
    G02117761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position the bypass hose clamps at the water crossover and water pump.
  8. Remove the bypass hose.
    Fig 3: Removing Bypass Hose
    G02117762Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L ENGINES) or GENERATOR (8.1L ENGINE) in Engine Electrical.
  10. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L AND 6.0L) or POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (8.1L) in Power Steering System.
  11. Remove the generator bracket bolts and nut.
  12. Remove the generator bracket stud.
  13. Remove the generator bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Generator Bracket
    G02117763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the water crossover bolts.
  15. Remove the water crossover.
  16. Remove and discard the water crossover gaskets.
    Fig 5: Removing Water Crossover
    G02117764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. If replacing the water crossover remove the following:
    1. 17.1. Water outlet bolts (2)
    2. 17.2. Water outlet (1)
    3. 17.3. Thermostat (3)
    Fig 6: Removing Thermostat
    G02117765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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