Water Pump - 3.0L (4V): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Disconnect the heater water hose from the bottom of the water pump.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp Of Water Pump
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Remove the radiator lower tube bolt.

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Lower Tube Bolt
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Remove the battery and the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the water pump belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
Remove the radiator upper front tube bolt.

Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Upper Front Tube Bolt
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Disconnect the upper radiator hose, the heater water hose and the thermostat housing hose.

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose, Heater Water Hose And Thermostat Housing Hose
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Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and the water temperature sender electrical connectors.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor And Water Temperature Sender Electrical Connectors
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Remove the radiator bypass hose assembly.

Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Bypass Hose Assembly
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Remove the three bolts, and detach the water pump.

Fig 7: Identifying Three Bolts, And Detach Of Water Pump
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Disconnect the connector hose, and remove the water pump.

Fig 8: Identifying Connector Hose Of Water Pump
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