Just finished the job, not fun but doable. Here is the key information for anyone about to tackle this job... Remove the (2) 8mm bolts holding the plastic coolant bracket that blocks the Pulley, then use a puller to remove PS pulley. after pulley the is removed you have full access and visibility to the high pressure line and 18mm nut securing it to the backside of the pump (doing this job without removing the pulley would require you to remove the high pressure line and pump as 1 piece but my line was in good condition) Loosen 18mm nut then loosen the (2) 10mm bolts on the top of the pump. Next, go under the car and remove all (4) 10mm bolts that mount the AC compressor to the engine, this will allow the compressor to drop just enough to gain across to the remaining (2) 10mm PS bolts... The lower right PS bolt also holds the mounting bracket for the high pressure line (you will not be able to wiggle or move the line until this bolt is removed) once the last (2)10mm PS bolts are removed you are able to pull the pump right out the top....you will need a long ratchet extension and wobble joint to get the 2 lower pump bolts, also- it's tempting to try this without lowering the AC compressor but you risk stripping the bolts due to not having a straight shot at them.. save yourself the headache and lower the AC compressor its easy to reinstall...do the same in reverse to install the new pump, if the new pump has a Pulley already on it you will want to remove it before install- the pulley will block your ability to screw in the 18mm line nub. I installed the pulley after my fitting was tightened and checked for leaks (don't forget your Teflon line gasket). I hope this helps someone in the future!
Feb 6, 2023 at 12:52 AM