Removal (Contour & Mystique)

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NOTE: Water pump must be turned 180 degrees to remove from the vehicle.

Install memory saver. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system.
Raise and support vehicle. Remove right wheel. Remove right side lower splash shield. See Fig 1. Lower vehicle. Loosen water pump pulley bolts (do not remove bolts). See Fig 2.
Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner, remove accessory drive belt. See Fig 3. Using strap wrench (303-D055) keep crankshaft pulley from turning, remove crankshaft pulley bolt and remove crankshaft pulley. Remove water pump pulley. Remove water pump bolts, remove water pump. See Fig 4. Clean gasket mating surfaces.

Fig 1: Identifying Right Side Lower Splash Shield

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Fig 2: Identifying Water Pump Pulley Bolts

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Fig 3: Removing Accessory Drive Belt

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Fig 4: Identifying Water Pump Bolts

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