Water Pump: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Drain the cooling system.





2. Remove and discard the drive belt tensioner clip (if fitted).





3. Remove the accessory drivebelt.
Rotate the belt tensioner counter-clockwise.
^ Use a 3/8 inch square drive bar to rotate the belt tensioner.
Remove the accessory drivebelt.
4. Lower the vehicle.





5. Remove the upper shield.
6. Remove the throttle body.





7. Detach the coolant hose from the housing assembly.





8. Remove the upper radiator mounting bracket.





9. Detach the hose assembly from the water pump and lower hose.





10. Remove the hose assembly.
Detach the hose clips.





11. Remove the intake manifold support bracket.
Detach the wiring harness.
Remove the intake manifold support bracket.





12. Detach the coolant hose from the water pump.





13. Remove the coolant hose from the water pump to lower housing.





14. Remove the water pump.

Installation





1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Fill the cooling system.