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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SSR AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWATER PUMP REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet SSR Automatic

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Drain cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) .
  2. Remove electric cooling fan. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Inlet Hose & Water Pump
    GM659418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Reposition the inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  4. Remove the inlet hose from the water pump.
  5. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 6.0L.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Outlet Hose & Water Pump
    GM659509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  7. Remove the outlet hose from the water pump.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Surge Tank Outlet Hose To Water Pump
    GM659180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  9. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the water pump.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Heater Inlet Hose At Water Pump
    GM660665Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Reposition the heater inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  11. Remove the heater inlet hose from the water pump.
    12. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Water Pump & Gaskets
    GM1492012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the water pump bolts (4).
  13. Remove the water pump (1) and gaskets (2).
  14. Discard the water pump gaskets (2).
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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