Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
- Throttle body
- Mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor
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- Remove the radiator inlet hose clip from the outlet duct.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
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- Remove the radiator vent inlet hose from the radiator hose clips.
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- Reposition the inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
- Remove the inlet hose from the water pump.
- Remove the fan blade. Refer to Fan Replacement .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY
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- Reposition the outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
- Remove the outlet hose from the water pump.
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- Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
- Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the water pump.
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- Reposition the heater inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
- Remove the heater inlet hose from the water pump.
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- Remove the water pump bolts.
- Remove the water pump and gaskets.
- Discard the water pump gaskets.