How do you replace the water pump on a 98 Chrysler cirrus?

To replace the water pump on a 1998 Chrysler Cirrus, first disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the coolant. Remove the serpentine belt and the timing belt cover to access the water pump. Unbolt the water pump from the engine, clean the mounting surface, and install the new pump with a new gasket. Reassemble everything by reversing the disassembly steps, refill the coolant, and reconnect the battery.