Removal and Installation

Remove the Motor Electronics Cooling System (MECS) coolant pump bolts and position the pump and ground strap aside.
- To install, tighten bolts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Cooling System (MECS) Coolant Pump Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the vacuum pump electrical connector and detach the harness retainer from the vacuum pump bracket.
Remove the vacuum pump bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 vacuum pump bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Position the vacuum pump to detach the vacuum hose and remove the vacuum pump.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.