Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.3L article.
- Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .