Remove the coolant pump for replacement

Removing the pump

Mazda 3 pump replacement

Remove the battery cover

Mazda 3 pump replacement

Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

Remove the bottom cover together with the mudguard.

Drain the engine coolant, (see Mazda Coolant Change 3).

Fix the expansion tank of the cooling system so that it does not interfere with work.

Mazda 3 pump replacement

Remove the drive belt (see Mazda 3 drive belt).

Fix the power steering reservoir so that it does not interfere with operation.

Remove the generator

Fig. 4. Removing the coolant pump: 1 - coolant pump assembly; 2 - O-ring

Remove the water pump assembly and O-ring (fig. 4).

Pump installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Add engine coolant.

Check for coolant leaks.