Check the site www.maxima.org - Look at the forum "Stickies" - there are a number of how-to's for nearly all maxima's including water pump change-out. Since you have a 1997 model, look under "4th Generation Maxima" Water pump service on you 1997 is one of the more difficult DIY fixes since the pump is driven by the timing chain, recesssed in the engine, and somewhat difficult to get to.
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The easiest way is to do so through the pasenger side.take off tire and splash gaurd.then remove all of the belts.After locating water pump take out as many bolts as possible then you must remove the timing belt cover so that you can finish taking out the rest of the bolts.Youalso may want to consider replacing the timing belt.
Drain coolant Loosen and remove bolts that hold fan in place Remove fan belts Remove pulley Remove hoses unbolt and remove water pump Clean engine mounting surface completely install new gasket and pump reverse to install
Drain the water from your 2000 Ford F1 50 pickup truck cooling system. Remove the belt from your water pump. Remove the water return hose from the water pump. Remove the water pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new water pump.
The water pump on a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is replaced by removing the radiator hoses, engine accessories, and unbolting the pump. It can then be pulled from the vehicle and a new pump installed.
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Remove the water return hose from your 1997 K 1500 water pump. Remove the water pump belt. Remove the water pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new water pump.
remove fan and shroud then about four bolts hold it in the front cover drain radiator.
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To replace the battery cables on a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, loosen the connectors at the terminals. After this, remove the other end of the cables and install new ones.
take it off
instrument panel or controls?
What kind of car 1999 mercury mountaineer
Mercury Mountaineer was created in 1997.
According to the ( 1999 ) Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide : ( the length is 188.5 inches )
There are two head gaskets in the V 8 1999 mercury mountaineer
looking for a diagram for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. Need to take the fuse out for the seatbelt alarm, it will not shut off.
Under the battery tray. A little difficult to get to bu tnot too bad.
The 1999 Mercury Mountaineer owners manual shows : unleaded fuel only - 87 octane as the recommended fuel
The sub woofer size on a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is 5 inches by 7 inches. Speakers are located in the front and the rear of the vehicle.
On a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer : The ELECTRIC fuel pump is INSIDE the fuel tank . It is installed through an access hole on the top of the fuel tank