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Water Pump - 4.2L: Removal

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  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  2. Remove the fan and fan clutch. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN .
  3. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  4. Disconnect the engine harness from the water pump mounting stud and the water bypass tube.
  5. Remove the A/C support bracket.
    1. Remove the nuts and the bolt.
    2. Loosen the bolt.
    3. Rotate the A/C support bracket out of the way.
    Fig 1: Removing A/C Support Bracket
    G01537994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolts and the pulley from the water pump.
    Fig 2: Removing Pulley From Water Pump
    G01537995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the screw and the bypass tube from the water pump.
    Fig 3: Removing Bypass Tube From Water Pump
    G01537996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Raise the vehicle.
  9. Remove the underbody splash shield.
  10. Remove the lower radiator hose from the water pump.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Remove the (A) bolts and the (B) stud bolts from the (C) water pump. Remove the water pump from the (D) front cover.
    Fig 4: Removing Water Pump From Front Cover
    G01537997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Clean the gasket surfaces.
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