Coolant Pump, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Drain the coolant, refer to DRAINING .

-- Remove the A/C compressor ribbed belt, refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SUPERCHARGER RIBBED BELT .

-- Remove the ribbed belt from the A/C compressor but do not remove it completely, refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, ACCESSORY RIBBED BELT .

-- Remove the lock carrier cover, refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and air guide -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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NOTE: Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the coolant pump ribbed belt pulley using a Wrench - Pin Type 3212 to counterhold.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Pump Ribbed Belt Pulley Bolts Removal With 3212 To Counterhold

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-- Remove the bolts and remove the ribbed belt pulley.

-- Disconnect the vacuum hose -1-.

NOTE: Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and move the coolant pump to the side.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Pump

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