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Water Pump: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the timing belt.





3. Remove the timing belt tensioner.





4. Disconnect the coolant hoses.





5. Disconnect the coolant hose.





6. Remove the coolant pump.





7. Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket.

Installation











1. NOTE: Install a new coolant pump gasket.

NOTE: Make sure to locate the timing belt tensioner onto the coolant pump.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Fill and bleed the cooling system.