HELP: 2009 Aveo " Variable Timing" 1.6 remote mount water pump removal

[Salto_Jorge]

HELP: 2009 Aveo Variable Timing 1.6 remote mount water pump removal

Reason for the repair is that the radiator hoses expanded, lower hose developed a crack and steam was coming out when wife was driving when it was about 20 degrees........ Either the head gasket is shot or the water pump went out.

Have already replaced the thermostat and housing and hose on the drivers side.

Mentioned Variable timing engine since my water pump is not driven off the timing belt.
Water pump is in front of the engine and driven off the serp belt.

Picture of new pump is attached

I have removed on the passenger side:

Front Tire
Inner Splash Shield
Air Cleaner
Head Light Assembly
Power Steering/ Water pump small belt (3/4 All bolt)
Main Serp Belt
Unbolted water pump pulley (#45 Torx) See Picture

Now the issue:

How do I remove the pulley from between the body and the water pump itself, it does not fit, See Picture.
Plus how can I get the pump out of the housing and past the sheet metal.

Is it necessary to remove the passenger side motor mounts and tilt the engine upwards to get things out ?

I have not seen any information on this.

I have a subscription to ALLDATAdiy.com, does not indicate if the engine needs to be tilted.


Dealer wants $580 US to do change the water pump.

Thank You
Salto