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Removal and Installation

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  1. Drain the engine cooling system. .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
  3. Remove the coolant pump belt tensioner, if equipped. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  4. Disconnect the three hoses.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Three Hoses
    G03430674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts & Coolant Pump Assembly
    G03430675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Separate the coolant pump from the coolant pump housing.
    Fig 3: Separating Coolant Pump From Coolant Pump Housing
    G03430676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. NOTE: Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.