Removal Procedure

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Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) .
Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
Remove the right engine strut mount. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
Remove the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .

Fig 1: Special Tools

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Use the EN 46104 tool in order to retain the water pump pulley.

Fig 2: Water Pump Pulley And Bolts

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Remove the water pump pulley bolts.

CAUTION:

This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Remove the water pump pulley.

Fig 3: Water Pump And Components

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Remove the water pump bolts and DISCARD the bolts.
Remove the water pump.
Remove and DISCARD the water pump seal.
Carefully clean the water pump sealing surfaces.