Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 156

ENGINE
COOLANT PUMP
Remove
1. Remove and discard camshaft timing belt.
2. Remove thermostat and housing.
3. Rear cover fitted: Remove screw securing
timing belt rear cover to coolant pump.
4. Noting their fitted position, remove bolts and
pillar bolt securing coolant pump.
~ NOTE: 2 pillar bolts are fitted to some
/ \ engines.
5. Release coolant pump from 2 dowels and rear
cover.
6. Remove coolant pump.
7. Remove and discard 'O' ring from pump.
Inspection
11
1. Check for movement of pump spindle in
bearing and for coolant leakage from seal.
Refit
1. Clean pump, mating face and dowels.
2. Fit new 'O' ring to coolant pump, use RTV
sealant to retain 'O' ring.
3. Fit coolant pump to cylinder block, fit bolts and
pillar bolt(s) and tighten in sequence shown to
10 Nm.
4. Rear cover fitted: Fit timing belt rear cover
securing screw, tighten to 9 Nm.
5. Fit thermostat and housing.
6. Fit and adjust a new camshaft timing belt.
19 OVERHAUL