Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN - BLADE, CLUTCH AND SHROUD .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- Clean the O-ring seal mating surface with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate it with clean engine coolant.