Coolant Pump - 3.0L: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 3.0L, 4.0L in this article.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE article.
- Remove the fan blade and the fan shroud. For additional information, refer to Cooling Fan Shroud - 3.0L, 4.0L in this article.
- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
- Disconnect the heater hose.
- Disconnect the wiring harness retainer.
- Remove the nut and detach the battery cable bracket.
- Remove the side stud bolts from the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
- Disconnect the bypass hose.
- Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Remove the front bolts and position the A/C compressor mounting bracket aside.
- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
- Clean the sealing surfaces.