Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. 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
- Reposition the accessory wiring junction block.
- Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
- Remove drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67)
- Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
- Remove water pump pulley.
- Remove power steering pump mounting bolts and reposition.
- Remove the water pump bolts.
- Remove water pump.
- Remove the water pump gasket.
- Clean and inspect the water pump gasket mating surfaces.