Items 20,19 And 18: Coolant Pump-To-Engine Front Cover Nuts and Bolts Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the water pump with a new gasket.
- Tighten the nuts and bolts in the sequence shown.
  
  Fig 1: Water Pump Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.