Removing the water pump

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Fig 1: Identifying Disconnected Hose

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Install hose clamps on the hoses connected to the water pump.

Position a container under the water pump to collect the coolant.

Disconnect the hoses.

Remove the connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Holder, Nuts & Pump

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Remove the 2 nuts retaining the pump holder.

NOTE: Note the position of the water pump on the holder.

Hold the damper. Pull the water pump off.