Oil Pump: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the V-belts (front side belt).
- Non-turbo model: < Refer to V-BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
- Turbo model: < Refer to FRONT SIDE BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch.
Disconnect the pressure hose and suction hose from the oil pump.
CAUTION:
- Do not allow fluid to come into contact with the pulley belt.
- To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends with clean cloth.
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Suction Hose And Pressure Hose (Non-Turbo Model)
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- Turbo model
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Suction Hose And Pressure Hose (Turbo Model)
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Remove the installation bolt of the power steering pump bracket.
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bracket Mounting Bolts (Non-Turbo Model)
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- Turbo model
  
  Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Mounting Bolts (Turbo Model)
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Secure the oil pump bracket in a vise, and remove the bolts from front 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 5: Locating Front Oil Pump Bracket Mounting Bolts
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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 the figure.

Fig 6: Disassembling Oil Pump And Bracket Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
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