Catera V6-3.0L VIN R (1997)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Coolant Pump
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant.
3. Remove the intake air resonator chamber.
4. Remove the front timing belt cover.
5. Remove the water pump bolts.
NOTE: Use a catch basin to collect escaping coolant.
6. Remove the water pump.
7. Clean the cylinder block sealing surfaces.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Coat the seal ring of the water pump with silicone grease, GM P/N 12345579 or equivalent.
2. Install the water pump.
3. Install the water pump bolts. Tighten the water pump bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the front timing belt cover.
5. Install the intake air resonator chamber.
6. Refill the cooling system and bleed the cooling system.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable and reprogram the applicable accessories.
