Water Pump Removal/Installation - 2.3L

Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. See AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.3L .
Drain the cooling system. See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT - 2.3L .
Remove the drive belt. See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.3L .

Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Pulley Bolts - With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts and the water pump pulley.

Fig 2: Removing Water Pump Bolts - With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts and the water pump.

Fig 3: Locating Water Pump O-Ring
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NOTE:
- Lubricate the water pump O-ring with clean engine coolant.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.