Water Pump Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki Verona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the engine cooling system to a level below the thermostat housing. Refer to Draining and Refilling the Cooling System .
Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to SERPENTINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Removing Accessory Drive Belt
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Loosen the hose clamp on the coolant hose at the thermostat housing and the water pump.
Disconnect the coolant hose from the thermostat housing and the water pump.

Fig 2: Identifying Thermostat Hose Clamp, Housing And Bolts
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Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR REMOVAL .
Remove the compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
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Remove the bracket bolts.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Bracket Bolts
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Remove the auto tensioner mounting bolt.
Remove the auto tensioner.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Auto Tensioner And Mounting Bolt
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Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
Remove the water pump.
Remove the water pump gasket.
Inspect the water pump body for cracks and leaks.
Clean the mating surfaces of the water pump and the engine block.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Coolant Pump Mounting Bolts
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