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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Water Pump Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  4. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  5. Remove the right side lower engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side.
  6. Remove the left side lower engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side.
  7. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement.
  8. On LV6 engine, remove the water pump pulley.

    9. Object Number: 233552 Size: SH
  9. On all engines, remove the following components from the vehicle:
    10. • The 6 water pump bolts (1, 2)
    • The water pump
  10. Remove the O-ring from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 233552 Size: SH
  1. Install a new O-ring to the vehicle.
  2. Install the water pump to the vehicle.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Use 6 bolts (1, 2) in order to secure the water pump.

    4. Tighten

        • On LV6 engine, tighten the water pump bolts (1) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
        • Tighten the water pump bolts (2) to 11 N·m (8 lb ft).
        • On LNK engine, tighten the water pump bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  4. Install the left side lower engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side.
  5. Install the right side lower engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. On LV6 engine, install the water pump pulley.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  8. On all engines, install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement.
  9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.

    10. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  10. Connect the negative battery cable.
  11. Use approved engine coolant in order to fill the radiator. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  12. Start the engine.
  13. Inspect the system for leaks.