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Water Pump Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  3. Remove the water pump drive pulley. (See WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT PULLEY REMOVAL NOTE .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Components
    G03699836Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.