Premier V6-182 3.0L SOHC (1990)
Fig. 5 Heater Tube Locking Sleeve
12. Lightly tap heater tube locking sleeve out of elbow connector of the water pump.
Fig. 6 Water Pump Lower Mounting Bolt Removal/Installation
13. Remove the water pump upper mounting bolts.
14. Using an open end wrench, remove water pump lower mounting bolt. Grasp the bottom of water pump pulley, pullout and up to remove water
pump. If necessary, replace cylinder head hoses, coolant temperature sensor, thermostat and housing, and water pump pulley. If a new pump is
installed, attach replacement hoses, thermostat and housing, coolant temperature sensor and water pump pulley to new water pump.
Installation
CAUTION: When servicing the coolant system, it is essential that coolant does not drip onto the accessory drive belt and/or pulleys. Protect the belt
with clean, dry shop towels before servicing the cooling system. If coolant contact belt or pulleys, flush them with clean water.
