FX35 RWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
Water Pump: Removal and Replacement
Exploded View
WATER PUMP
Exploded View
Removal and Installation
WATER PUMP
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
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When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belt.
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Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
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After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leakage using the radiator cap tester (commercial service
tool) and the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool).
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover. See: Engine/Access Cover/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
2. Release the fuel pressure. See: Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Fuel Pressure/Testing and Inspection.
3. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
4. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly (bank 1 and bank 2). See: Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner
Housing/Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
5. Remove reservoir tank. See: Radiator/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View.
6. Separate engine harness removing their brackets from front timing chain case.
7. Remove engine undercover with a power tool.
8. Drain engine oil. See: Engine/Engine Lubrication/Engine Oil/Service and Repair/Draining.
CAUTION:
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Perform this step when the engine is cold.
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Never spill engine oil on drive belt.
9. Drain engine coolant from radiator. See: Coolant/Service and Repair/Draining.
CAUTION:
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Perform this step when the engine is cold.
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Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.