Pump, Water: Removal: 3.0L

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Engine Cover

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Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove the engine cover (1).
Drain the coolant into a clean container. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the pressurized coolant bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Temperature Sensor & Thermostat Housing
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Remove the temperature sensor (2). Refer to SENSOR, COOLANT TEMPERATURE, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Thermostat Housing, Purge Tube, Heater Supply Hose Fitting & Bypass Housing
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Remove the thermostat assembly (1). Refer to THERMOSTAT, REMOVAL .
Remove the coolant recovery bottle purge hose from purge tube (2).
Remove the lower radiator hose at water pump (3) and position aside.

Fig 4: Belt Tensioner & Bolts
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Remove serpentine belt tensioner assembly. Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, REMOVAL .

Fig 5: Serpentine Belt Tensioner Bracket & Bolts
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Remove bolts (2, 3) and the belt tensioner mounting bracket (1).

Fig 6: Fuel Supply Line
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CAUTION:
The fuel lines are a one time torque. If the fuel lines are removed. They would require replacing.
Remove the fuel supply line (2). Refer to TUBE(S), FUEL, REMOVAL .

Fig 7: Coolant Tube & Bolts
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Remove bolts (1) and the coolant tube (2).

Fig 8: Water Pump Assembly, Coolant Inlet Tube, O-Ring & Bolts
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Remove bolts (1) and water pump assembly (2).
Remove bolts (5) and the coolant inlet tube (5).
Remove and discard the O-ring seal (3) from the coolant inlet tube (5).

Fig 9: Engine Coolant Tube & O-Ring
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Remove and discard O-ring seal (1) from the engine coolant tube (2).