5 L4-2.3L (2007)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]
Warning:
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Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine Is running, or when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious Injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
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Turn off the engine and wait until it Is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around It and slowly
turn It counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.
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When you're sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn It, and remove It.
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the under cover and splash shield as a single unit.
4. Drain the engine coolant.
5. Position the coolant reserve tank out of the way.
6. Remove the plug hole plate.
7. Loosen the water pump pulley bolt and position the drive belt out of the way.
8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Refill the engine coolant.
11. Inspect for engine coolant leakage.
