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Water Pump: Service and Repair




Water Pump Replacement

1. Drain the engine coolant Service and Repair.

2. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner Removal and Replacement.

3. Remove the water pump (A) by removing the five bolts.





4. Inspect and clean the mating surface of the engine block.

5. Install the water pump with a new O-ring (B).

6. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.

7. Install the drive belt auto-tensioner Removal and Replacement.

8. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system Service and Repair.