Oil Pump: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Remove the air intake duct.
Remove the pulley belt cover.
Loosen the belt tension securing bolt and generator securing bolt, then remove the power steering pump V-belt.

Fig 1: Locating Belt Tension Securing Bolt
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Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch.
Disconnect the pressure hose and suction hose from the oil pump.
CAUTION:
- Do not allow fluid to come into contact with the pulley belt.
- To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends with clean cloth.
- Non-turbo model
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose - Non-Turbo Model
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- Turbo model
Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Hose And Suction Hose - Turbo Model
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Remove the installation bolt of the power steering pump bracket.

Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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Place the oil pump bracket in a vise, and remove the two bolts from the front side of the oil pump.
CAUTION: When securing the oil pump bracket in a vice, hold the oil pump bracket with the least possible force between two pieces of wood.

Fig 5: Locating Oil Pump Bolts
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Remove the bolt from the rear side of oil pump.
Disassemble the oil pump and bracket by inserting a flat tip screwdriver as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Disassembling Oil Pump And Bracket
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