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Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement 4.6L (LH2) with RPOs V03/V92

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

  2. Object Number: 1288671  Size: SH
  3. Using the J 38185 slide the hose clamp down on the hose (3).
  4. Disconnect the hose from the auxiliary water pump.
  5. Using the J 38185 slide the hose clamp back on the hose (1).
  6. Disconnect the hose from the auxiliary water pump.
  7. Disconnect the auxiliary water pump electrical connector.

  8. Object Number: 1288667  Size: SH
  9. Remove the auxiliary water pump nuts.
  10. Remove the auxiliary water pump.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1288667  Size: SH
  1. Install the auxiliary water pump.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the auxiliary water pump nuts and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Object Number: 1288671  Size: SH
  5. Connect the auxiliary water pump electrical connector.
  6. Connect the hose (3) to the auxiliary water pump.
  7. Using the J 38185 slide the hose clamp back into the original position on the hose.
  8. Connect the hose (1) to the auxiliary water pump.
  9. Using the J 38185 slide the hose clamp back to the original position on the hose.
  10. Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.