I first went on line to see how to remove the cover. Then I went on line to see how to replace the water pump. I received very helpful instructions. A side note was shared that one might need to clean, file or scrape any rust off of the motor shaft turned out to be very useful. I did not know that this water pump had been leaking for some time and the motor shaft was 'swollen'. It required quite a bit of filing and sanding before the water pump would go on with out being forced.