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Coolant Pump Removal/Installation




COOLANT PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L









Removal

1. Drain the engine cooling system. See Removal and Replacement.

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. See - Service and Repair.

3. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing.

4. Remove the coolant pump belt. See - Coolant Pump Belt Removal/Installation.

5. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump.

- Remove and discard the gasket.

Installation

1. Using a new gasket, install the coolant pump and the 3 bolts.

- Tighten to 10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}.

2. Install the coolant pump belt. See - Coolant Pump Belt Removal/Installation.

3. Connect the lower radiator hose to the thermostat housing.

4. Install the ACL outlet pipe. See - Service and Repair.

5. Fill and bleed the cooling system. See Removal and Replacement.