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Pump, Water: Removal: 2.8L

Fig 1: Front Lifting Bracket
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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the radiator fan. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .
  3. Drain cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Remove the lifting bracket (1).
    Fig 2: Upper Front Cover
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  5. Remove the upper front cover (2).
    Fig 3: Lower Front Cover & Crankshaft Damper
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  6. Remove the crankshaft damper (1) and lower front cover (2).
    Fig 4: Timing Belt
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  7. Remove the timing belt.
    Fig 5: Inner Front Cover
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  8. Remove the inner front cover.
    Fig 6: Water Pump & Bolts
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  9. Remove the water pump retaining bolts and the pump assembly.