Coolant Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the retainers and the engine appearance cover.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
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NOTE: Make sure the accessory drive belt is positioned so coolant can not contaminate the belt.
Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counter clockwise and position aside the accessory drive belt.
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NOTE: Cover the accessory drive and A/C belts to prevent coolant contamination of the belts.
Completely cover the accessory drive and A/C belts with waterproof plastic.
- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
- Remove and discard the coolant pump O-ring seal.