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How to Replace the Water Pump on a Fiat Panda

Model: Fiat Panda MK 1, 141 - Years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Part: Pump

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Release and lift the bonnet, then remove the intake manifold to work more comfortably in the affected area. This way, you can work directly on the belt removal.

Next, unscrew the bolts securing the pump, extract the damaged pump, and install the new pump by following the disassembly steps in reverse. Finally, reinsert the belt in the correct position and reassemble the intake manifold, retracing the steps for reassembly.


Updated on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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