H6 Model

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Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Remove the cover of the pulley belt.
Remove the V-belts.
Remove the power steering pressure switch connector.
*Remove the tensioner adjuster.
Disconnect the pressure hose and suction hose from the oil pump.
CAUTION:
- Do not allow fluid to flow from the hose end and contact the pulley belt
- To prevent foreign objects from entering the hose, cover the hose openings with a clean cloth.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose
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Remove the bolts which holds the power steering pump bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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Place the oil pump bracket in a vise, and remove the two bolts from the front side of the oil pump.
CAUTION: When securing the oil pump bracket in a vice, hold the oil pump bracket with the least possible force between two pieces of wood.

Fig 3: Locating Oil Pump Bracket Bolts
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Remove the bolt from the back side of the oil pump.

Fig 4: Locating Oil Pump Bolt
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Remove the oil pump from the bracket.