Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute and 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If equipped with belt tensioner.

Remove the water pump belt. Refer to WATER PUMP BELT - 3.0L DURATEC (4V) WITH TENSIONER .
Remove the bolt and the belt tensioner.

Fig 1: Removing Belt Tensioner
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.