Removal and Installation

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

Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING - 3.0L AND 4.0L .
Remove the fan shroud. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN SHROUD - 3.0L AND 4.0L .
Remove the belt idler pulley.

Fig 1: Removing Belt Idler Pulley
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Slide the water bypass hose clamp back.

Fig 2: Sliding Water Bypass Hose Clamp Back
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Disconnect the heater hose at the water pump.
1. Release the clamp.
2. Remove the hose.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Heater Hose At Water Pump
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Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the water pump.
1. Release the clamp.
2. Remove the hose.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose At Water Pump
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Remove the water pump pulley.

Fig 5: Removing Water Pump Pulley
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Remove the water pump.

Fig 6: Removing Water Pump
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CAUTION: Use care when scraping the water pump-to-engine block mating surfaces. Gouges in the aluminum could form leak paths.

Clean all the sealing surfaces.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.