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Engine Front Cover Removal/Installation - 3.0L: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the engine coolant. See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT - 3.0L .
  3. Remove the drive belt. See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
  4. Remove the fan and shroud. See COOLING FAN AND CLUTCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
  5. Remove the water pump pulley.
    Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Pulley Bolts
    G03728437Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts from the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket
    G03728438Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bolts and position the power steering bracket and compressor aside.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Bracket And Compressor Bolts
    G03728439Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the radiator lower hose at the water pump outlet.
  9. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. See CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT - 3.0L .
  10. Remove the oil pan. See OIL PAN BAFFLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
  11. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
    Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
    G03728440Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the engine front cover and the water pump as an assembly.
    • Remove the bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G03728441Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove and discard the front cover gasket.
    Fig 6: Removing Front Cover Gasket
    G03728442Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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