Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Remove the drive belt shield bolt and the shield.
- Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 3.1 L.
- Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
- Remove the water pump pulley.
- Remove the water pump bolts.
- Remove the water pump.
- Remove the water pump gasket.
- Clean the water pump mating surfaces.