LW300 V6-3.0L VIN R (2001)
Auxiliary Water Pump: Technical Service Bulletins
Cooling System - Eliminating Auxiliary Water Pump
Bulletin No.: 03-01-38-007A
Date: February 28, 2006
INFORMATION
Subject:
Service Information Regarding Elimination of Front Auxiliary Water Pump and Instructions to Install Elbow in Place of Pump
Models:
2000-2001 Saturn L-Series Vehicles
with 3.0L V6 Engine (VIN R - RPO L81)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-01-38-007 (Section 01 - HVAC).
Purpose
The auxiliary water pump is not needed for vehicles with V-6 engines. Therefore, any time an auxiliary water pump needs to be replaced, replace it with
a modified heater inlet elbow. Refer to the service procedure in this bulletin to modify and install the elbow.
Service Procedure
Auxiliary Pump Removal
1.
Drain coolant. (Refer to the proper draining procedure in SI or the appropriate Saturn L-Series Service Manual.)
2.
Disconnect both cooling fan electrical connectors. Move the wiring harnesses and connectors out of the way.
3.
Remove the radiator upper mount brackets. This will allow more access to the auxiliary water pump.
4.
Disconnect the auxiliary water pump electrical connector and remove harness from clip.
