Water Pump Removal Note

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NOTE:

When the water pump is removed, the engine coolant may flow through the cylinder block and penetrate the oil pan. To prevent the engine coolant from accumulating in the oil pan, remove the oil pan drain plug before removing the water pump.

Remove the oil pan drain plug. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
To prevent engine coolant from penetrating the oil pan, line the cylinder block with plastic sheeting as shown in the figure before removing the water pump.

Fig 1: Covering Oil Pan And Cylinder Block With Plastic Sheeting