Water Pump Removal and Installation: Removal

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Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Drain coolant.
Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat cap (2).
Remove heater outlet pipe bolt (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Thermostat Cap, Heater Outlet Pipe Bolt & Exhaust Manifold Cover
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Remove generator belt by loosening tensioner pulley. See GENERATOR BELT .
Remove water pump assembly (1) by removing its 4 bolts (2).
NOTE: Do not lose dowel pin when removing water pump assembly (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Cooling Symptom Diagnosis Chart
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