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Water Pump Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Remove the air cleaner.
  2. Remove the timing belt. See TIMING BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold insulator. See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [BP] or EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [BP WITH TC] .
  4. Set the A/C compressor out of the way.
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the figures.
    Fig 1: Order Of Water Pump Removal
    G00989491Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Timing Belt
    G00989493Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.