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Removal & Installation

  1. Drain the engine cooling system.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
  3. Remove the water pump belt tensioner, if equipped. Refer to WATER PUMP BELT - 3.0L DURATEC (4V) WITH TENSIONER .
  4. Disconnect the three hoses.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Hoses
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  5. Remove the bolts and the water pump assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Water Pump Assembly
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  6. Separate the water pump from the water pump housing.
    Fig 3: Removing Water Pump From Water Pump Housing
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  7. NOTE: Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.