Water Pump Replacement
Water Pump Replacement ServiceStepsNOTE: Check for associated Technical Service Bulletins (TSB's) prior to starting the job.
1. Verify problem.
2. Perform "Initial Preparations". Fundamentals and Basics
3. Remove water pump. Service and Repair
- Removal Tips and Hints. Fundamentals and Basics
4. Clean and inspect the gasket surface. Fundamentals and Basics
5. Install water pump. Service and Repair
- Installation Tips and Hints. Fundamentals and Basics
6. Fill with coolant and perform "After Repairs Leak Check".
7. Reconnect battery.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relarn the strategy.
8. Bleed and top off coolant. Filling and Bleeding
9. Perform "After Repairs Operational Check".
10. Perform "After Repairs Test Drive".
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