Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 4.6L (2V) shown, 4.6L (4V) similar.

Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Loosen the bolts.

Fig 1: Loosening Bolts
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Remove the belt.
Remove the bolts and the water pump pulley.

Fig 2: Removing Water Pump Pulley Bolts
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Remove the water pump.

Fig 3: Identifying Water Pump Bolts
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Clean the water pump mounting surface.

Fig 4: Identifying Water Pump Mounting Surface
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CAUTION: Do not rotate the water pump housing once installed in the engine. Damage to the O-ring seal can occur, causing the water pump to leak.

NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate with the correct engine coolant.

Fig 5: Installing O-Ring Seal

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.