- This will help to prevent any electrical accidents while you are working on the car.
2. Drain the coolant.
- Open the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant into a pan.
- Be careful not to spill any coolant on the ground, as it can be harmful to the environment.
3. Remove the serpentine belt.
- Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt and then remove the belt from the pulleys
4. Remove the water pump bolts.
- There are four bolts that hold the water pump in place.
- Remove these bolts using a wrench.
5. Remove the old water pump.
- Once the bolts are removed, you can pull the water pump off the engine.
- Be careful not to damage the gasket between the water pump and the engine.
6. Clean the gasket surface on the engine block.
- You can use a gasket scraper or a wire brush to clean the gasket surface.
- Make sure that the surface is clean and free of any debris.
7. Install a new gasket.
- Place a new gasket on the gasket surface on the engine block.
- Make sure that the gasket is properly seated.
8. Install the new water pump.
- Align the new water pump with the gasket surface and the bolt holes.
- Install the four bolts and tighten them until they are snug.
9. Reinstall the serpentine belt.
- Insert the belt into the grooves of the pulleys, and then tighten the tensioner pulley bolt until the belt is tight.
10. Refill the coolant.
- Open the radiator cap and fill it with coolant until it reaches the “Full” mark.
- Be sure to use a coolant that is specifically designed for your vehicle.
11. Start the engine and check for leaks.
- Let the engine run for a few minutes and check for any leaks around the water pump.
- If you see any leaks, stop the engine and tighten the bolts until the leaks are gone.
