Oil Pump: Removal

Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove under cover.
Remove bolts which install water pipe of oil cooler to oil pump. (AT model)

Fig 2: Removing Bolts Which Install Water Pipe Of Oil Cooler To Oil Pump
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Remove water pipe and hoses between oil cooler and water pump. (AT model)

Fig 3: Removing Water Pipe And Hoses Between Oil Cooler And Water Pump
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Remove radiator. Refer to RADIATOR .
Remove crankshaft position sensor.

Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Remove V-belts. Refer to V-BELT .
Remove rear side V-belt tensioner.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Side V-Belt Tensioner
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Remove crankshaft pulley by using ST.
ST 499977300: CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WRENCH

Fig 6: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
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Remove water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP .
Remove crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 7: Removing Crankshaft Sprocket
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Remove bolts which install oil pump onto cylinder block.

Fig 8: Removing Bolts Which Install Oil Pump Onto Cylinder Block
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Remove oil pump by using flat bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch mating surfaces of cylinder block and oil pump.

Fig 9: Removing Oil Pump

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