We remove the coolant pump and thermostat when repairing the engine and for replacement

Replacing the coolant pump

The pump is replaced when noise occurs, the level of which exceeds the usual level and when coolant leaks from the seal of the water pump

Preparing the car for work

Draining the coolant from the engine cooling system

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

We remove the accessory drive belt, as indicated in the article "How to check and replace the Mazda 6 accessory drive belt"

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

We unscrew the three bolts securing the water pump pulley and remove the pulley

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

Unscrew the water pump mounting bolts and remove the pump

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

Remove the gasket installed between the water pump housing and the engine block

Install the pump in the reverse order, replacing the gasket, lubricating it on both sides with a thin layer of sealant

Installing a new accessory drive belt

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

Fill coolant

Removing and installing thermostat

The thermostat is replaced when the engine temperature is unstable - overheating or insufficient heating

Thermostat mount: 1 - cylinder block; 2 - intake manifold; 3 - rubber seal; 4 - thermostat; 5 - thermostat housing; 6 - thermostat mounting bolts; 7 - A/C compressor

To check the thermostat on the car, start a cold engine and touch the radiator inlet hose with your hand - it should be cold

After the coolant temperature reaches 80-84º C, the hose should heat up quickly, indicating the start of fluid circulation through the large circuit.

If this does not happen, remove the thermostat and check its performance

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

Remove the decorative engine cover

Drain the fluid from the cooling system

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

Loosen the clamp of the radiator inlet hose, squeezing its bent ears with pliers, and slide the clamp along the hose

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

Remove the hose from the thermostat nozzle

How to replace coolant pump and thermostat Mazda 6

In the same way, remove the liquid circulation hose from the thermostat fitting in a small circle

We unscrew the three bolts securing the thermostat housing to the cylinder block and remove the thermostat assembly with the housing

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

Remove the rubber seal from the thermostat housing

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

Pry off with a screwdriver and remove the thermostat from its housing

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

Remove the O-ring from the thermostat

How to replace the Mazda 6 coolant pump and thermostat

To check the thermostat, lower the thermostat into a container of water heated to 78-79º C

Gradually heating the water, we monitor the temperature at which the thermostat valve starts to open

The thermostat is healthy under the following conditions:

  • - valve opening start temperature 80-84º С;
  • - valve full opening temperature 97º С
  • - valve stroke at full opening 8.0 mm

Install the thermostat and all removed parts in reverse order

Fill in coolant and remove air pockets from the system