Water Pump: Installation

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CAUTION:

Do not rotate the crankshaft using the damper bolt. The bolt has left-hand threads and can be inadvertently loosened resulting in loss of camshaft timing. Only rotate the damper itself in a clockwise direction (as viewed from the front).

Clean the seal mating surfaces.

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Install the NEW seals (1) on the water pump.

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Using the (special tool #2069100090, Holder, Front Damper 3 Pin), rotate the crankshaft clockwise (as viewed from the front) to place the water pump gear (1) in a vertical position (2).
Rotate the water pump drive (3) to align with the water pump gear (1) and install the water pump.

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Install the water pump bolts (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install a NEW gasket (1) to the water pump cover.

Fig 1: Water Pump Cover Tightening Sequence
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Install the water pump cover and tighten the bolts using the sequence shown, to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Reposition the hoses and install the retainers.
Install the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
Install the front wheelhouse splash shields. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, INSTALLATION .
Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM - 1.3L .
Install the engine cover.
Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.