How do remove hose from water pump of 1996 Ford Contour?

Answer 1

It depends on whether you have the four or six cylinder engine.

On the four, remove the Power Steering pump without disconnecting the lines. First remove the three bolts on the front (insert your socket into the holes in the pulley and spin until you hit one, then remove it). Then pull the one bolt from the lower back, and slide the pump out (it is a tight squeeze, but it can be done). The OEM hose clamps are the squeeze kind; carefully pull the hose clamp down the line making sure that when you release the clamp you can reach it to put it back on. Twist the hose a bit with channel lock pliers to break it loose and then pull it off.