Removal Procedure
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- Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Remove the fan clutch assembly. Refer to FAN CLUTCH REPLACEMENT .
- Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 2.2 L.
- Remove the water pump drive pulley bolts.
- Remove the water pump drive pulley
- Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water pump.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
- Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
- Remove the water pump.
- Remove the water pump gasket.
- Clean the water pump mating surfaces.