Water Pump Belt - 3.0L DURATEC (4V) Without TENSIONER: Removal
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.
Remove the nuts and the engine appearance cover.
Fig 1: Removing Engine Appearance Cover
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and remove the water pump belt by walking off the pulley.