Water Pump Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the battery and battery tray.
Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
Remove the water pump drive pulley. (See WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT PULLEY REMOVAL NOTE .)
Remove in the order indicated in the figure.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Water Pump
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Tighten the bolts to the specified torque, then tighten them further 85°-95°.