P/S Pump Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Be sure to clean each joint of suction and discharge sides thoroughly before removal.

Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
Take out P/S fluid in reservoir with syringe or such.
Disconnect high pressure pipe and suction hose from P/S pump.
NOTE: As fluid flows out of disconnected joints, put a receptacle under joints or a plug to pipe.
Disconnect pressure switch lead wire at switch terminal.
Remove P/S drive belt referring to P/S PUMP AND A/C COMPRESSOR (IF EQUIPPED) DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove P/S pump mounting bolts (1).
Remove P/S pump (2).

Fig 1: Identifying P/S Pump Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

NOTE: Plug each port of removed pump to prevent dust or any other foreign matter from entering.