Oil Pump: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Remove the pulley belt cover.
Loosen the belt tension securing bolt and generator securing bolt, and then remove the power steering pump V-belt.

Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pump V-Belt
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Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch.
Disconnect the pressure hose and suction hose from oil pump.
CAUTION:
- Do not allow fluid to come into contact with pulley belt.
- To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends with a clean cloth.
- Non-turbo model
Fig 2: Disconnecting Pressure Hose And Suction Hose From Oil Pump (Non-Turbo Model)
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- Turbo model
Fig 3: Disconnecting Pressure Hose And Suction Hose From Oil Pump (Turbo Model)
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Remove the bolts which hold the power steering pump bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts Which Hold Power Steering Pump Bracket
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Place the oil pump bracket in a vise, and remove the two bolts from the front side of oil pump.
CAUTION: When securing the oil pump bracket in a vice, hold the oil pump bracket with the least possible force between two wood pieces.

Fig 5: Removing Two Bolts From Front Side Of Oil Pump
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Remove the bolt from the rear side of oil pump.
Disassemble the oil pump and bracket by inserting a flat tip screwdriver as shown in Fig 6 .

Fig 6: Disassembling Oil Pump And Bracket

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