2.5 L Model

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Remove ground cable from battery.
Remove pulley belt cover bracket.
Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt and remove power steering pump drive V-belt.

Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pump Drive V-Belt
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Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.
Disconnect pipe C and suction hose from oil pump.
CAUTION:
- Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt.
- To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.
Fig 2: Locating Solution Hose & Pipe C
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Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts
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Place oil pump bracket in a vise, remove two bolts from the front side of oil pump.
CAUTION: Do not place oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts
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Remove socket from oil pump.

Fig 5: Removing Socket From Oil Pump
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Remove bolt from the rear side of oil pump.

Fig 6: Removing Rear Side Of Oil Pump Using Screwdriver
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Disassemble oil pump and bracket by inserting a screwdriver as shown in the figure.