How to replace water pump on 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The procedure is as below :---

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the engine coolant.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Timing belt

   Water pump mounting bolts

   Water pump, gasket and O-ring
   
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   New O-ring on the O-ring grooved at the tip of the water inlet pipe. Coat the O-ring with water or coolant. Do not allow oil or other grease to contact the O-ring. Insert the water inlet pipe.

   Water pump to the engine block, with new gasket. Torque the mounting bolts to 10 ft. lbs. (14 Nm)

   Timing belt
   
   
2. Refill the engine with coolant.
3. Connect the negative battery cable, start the engine and check for leaks.







Fig. Exploded view of the water pump

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the engine coolant.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Timing belt

   Water pump mounting bolts

   Water pump, gasket and O-ring
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Water pump and bolt torque sequence
   
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   New O-ring on the O-ring grooved at the tip of the water inlet pipe. Coat the O-ring with water or coolant. Do not allow oil or other grease to contact the O-ring. Insert the water inlet pipe.

   Water pump to the engine block, with new gasket. Torque the mounting bolts to 10 ft. lbs. (14 Nm)

   Timing belt
   
   
2. Refill the engine with coolant.
3. Connect the negative battery cable, start the engine and check for leaks.

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