Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Drain coolant. Refer to
"CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".CAUTION: Perform when the engine is cold.
- Remove engine undercover using power tools.
- Remove drive belt. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Remove engine cover using power tools.
- Remove engine coolant reservoir.
- Remove IPDM E/R (set aside). Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Remove RH wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove fender protector. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Remove engine ground strap.
- Remove the water pump.NOTE: If necessary, the generator and exhaust manifold catalytic convertor assembly must be removed to remove the water pipe.CAUTION:
- Handle the water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.
- Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as an assembly.