Pump, Water: Removal: 2.8L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Lifting Bracket

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Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove the radiator fan. Refer to FAN, COOLING, ELECTRIC, REMOVAL .
Drain cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the lifting bracket (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Front Cover & Lifting Bracket
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Remove the upper front cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Front Cover & Crankshaft Damper
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Remove the crankshaft damper (1) and lower front cover (2).

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Timing Belt
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Remove the timing belt.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Inner Front Cover
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Remove the inner front cover.

Fig 6: Identifying Water Pump
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Remove the water pump retaining bolts and the pump assembly.