Coolant Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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 .
- Remove the CAC outlet pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
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- Release the clip and disconnect the lower degas bottle hose.
- Remove the bolts.
- Position the degas bottle aside.
- Remove the EGR cooler. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler .
- Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt
.NOTE: Completely remove the accessory drive belt to prevent coolant contamination.
- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
- Remove the thermostat. Refer to: Thermostat .
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- Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Disconnect the coolant hose quick release coupling.
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NOTE: Use caution to prevent damaging the coolant inlet pipe grommet.
Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
- Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket and seal.