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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.
  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: Rotating A/C Support Bracket Out Of Way
      G03404864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolts and the pulley from the water pump.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts To Pulley From Water Pump
    G03404865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the screw and the bypass tube from the water pump.
    Fig 3: Removing Screw To Bypass Tube From Water Pump
    G03404866Courtesy 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 Bolts And Stud Bolts From Water Pump
    G03404867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Clean the gasket surfaces.
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