Removal and Installation

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

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Water Pump Components

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CAUTION:

When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get coolant on drive belt.
Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
After installing water pump, check for leaks using radiator cap tester. Refer to CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .

Drain engine coolant.
Refer to COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING .

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Drain Plug
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Fig 3: Identifying Engine Drain Plug
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Remove front RH wheel.
Remove engine side cover.
Remove drive belts and idler pulley.
Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
Remove water pump pulley.
Remove the water pump bolts.
Remove the water pump.
- Remove RTV Silicone Sealant from water pump and mating surface of cylinder block using a scraper.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- When applying RTV Silicone Sealant to mating surface of water pump, use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
- When filling radiator with coolant, refer to COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING .
  
  Fig 4: Removing Water Pump Bolts
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- When installing drive belts, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .