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Removal And Installation

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  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  2. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  3. Remove the drive belt.

    (Refer to Timing System - "DRIVE BELT ")

  4. Remove the water pump pulley (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

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  5. Remove the water pump (A) and gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb-ft)

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  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Always use new water pump gasket.
    • Check the specifications of the water pump installing bolts. (Make sure that a solid sealant is applied to the thread of the bolt.)
    • Always use new water pump bolts.
    • Remove the sealant residue inside the bolt tap hole.
    • When installing the water pump, tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration below.
      Fig 1: Water Pump Bolts Tightening Sequence
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    • Before installing the water pump, remove the hardened sealant, foreign matters, oil, dust, water, etc. off the inside hole (A) where the bolt is installed.
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  7. Fill with engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

    NOTE:
    • The coolant must be injected according to the integrated thermal management module (ITM) coolant filling method.
  8. Start engine and check for leaks.