6. REMOVE WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor
connector.
(b) Remove the three nuts and water inlet from the water pump.
(c) Remove the thermostat and gasket.
7. REMOVE WATER PUMP
(a) Remove the seven bolts.
(b) Remove the water pump by prying a screwdriver between the
water pump and cylinder block.
WATER PUMP INSPECTION
EG09V–01
INSPECT WATER PUMP
Turn the pulley and check that the water pump bearing
moves smoothly and quietly.
–ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING COOLING SYSTEM
EG–247