Water Pump: Removal

Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain engine coolant. Disconnect radiator outlet hose clamp. See Fig 1 . Remove radiator/fan assembly as a unit. See Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Radiator Outlet Hose Identification
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Fig 2: Removing Radiator/Fan Assembly
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Remove "V" belts and timing belt. See TIMING BELT . Remove belt tensioner adjuster. Remove camshaft angle sensor. Remove water pump. Remove oil pump assembly and gasket. Remove left camshaft pulley. See Fig 3 . Remove left side rear timing belt cover. See Fig 4 .

Fig 3: Removing Left Camshaft Pulley
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Fig 4: Removing Left Side Rear Timing Belt Cover
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Remove belt tensioner bracket. Disconnect radiator hose and heater hose from water pump. Remove water pump attaching bolts and water pump. See Fig 5 .

Fig 5: Removing Water Pump

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