Water Pump Removal/Installation: AJ: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the air cleaner. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ] .)
Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
Remove the water pump drive belt pulley. (See WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT PULLEY REMOVAL NOTE .)
Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1.

Fig 1: Water Pump Removal Sequence
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Water Pump Components
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Install the new water pump drive belt pulley. (See WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT PULLEY INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Add the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)