Water Pump: Removal
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the cooling system. See DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Remove the air cleaner.
- Remove the radiator fan. See RADIATOR FAN .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. See DRIVE BELT .
- Remove the belt tensioner. See BELT TENSIONER .
- Disconnect the lower radiator (2) hose and the coolant bypass hose (1).
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- Remove the water pump pulley (2) and the idler pulley (1).
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- Remove the water pump retaining bolts and water pump.
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