Water Pump: Removal
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Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove water pump pulley shield. Rotate water pump drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension. Remove water pump drive belt. Disconnect water hoses from water pump. Remove 6 water pump-to-front cylinder head retaining bolts. Remove water pump from front cylinder head. If necessary, remove water pump from water pump housing and remove drive belt tensioner.