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 air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
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NOTE: Cover the A/C compressor belt to prevent coolant contamination of the belt.
Completely cover the A/C compressor belt with waterproof plastic.
- Remove the thermostat housing. Refer to: Thermostat Housing .
- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
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- Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the heater outlet tube.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the lower degas bottle hose from the heater outlet tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
- Remove the bolt and the heater outlet tube.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.