What you was told makes it easier, but you don't have to. Now you will have to remove the top motor mount and the oil dipstick tube. Buy gaskets and grommets before hand.
Sounds like a larf. ;-PTercel GTS said:No, you can remove 3 bolts and the housing will come with the pump. This housing also has a pipe slid in the back. You do not need to remove a mount.