Coolant Pump: Removing

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NOTE: Always replace gaskets and seals.

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT WITH TENSIONER AND A/C COMPRESSOR .

-- Remove the toothed belt. Refer to TOOTHED BELT .

-- Remove the mounting bolts -1- for the coolant pump -2- and carefully remove the coolant pump.

Fig 1: View Of Coolant Pump And Securing Bolts

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