Removal and Installation

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Loosen the drain plug, and then drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to help drain the coolant faster.
Remove the water pump drive belt (A).

Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Drive Belt
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1. Put the SST (09252-3D100) between the crankshaft pulley and the drive belt.
2. Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise. Then the drive belt is removed.
Fig 2: Installing SST (09252-3D100) Between Crankshaft Pulley And Drive Belt
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When installing the water pump drive belt,
1. Put the SST (09252-03200) between the crankshaft pulley and the drive belt.
2. Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise. Then the drive belt is installed.
Fig 3: Installing SST (09252-03200) Between Crankshaft Pulley And Drive Belt
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Remove the water pump pulley (A) and the dust cover (B).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8~ 7.2lb-ft)

Fig 4: Installing Water Pump Pulley And Dust Cover
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Remove the water pump (A) with the gasket.
Tightening torque:

18.6 ~ 23.5N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)

Fig 5: Removing Water Pump With Gasket
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Remove the exhaust manifold heat protector. (Refer to Removal and Installation . )
Remove the water pump cover (B) with the gasket and the water inlet pipe (A).
Tightening torque:

18.6 ~ 23.5N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)

Fig 6: Removing Water Pump Cover With Gasket And Water Inlet Pipe
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Installation is reverse order of removal with a new water pump gasket.
Fill the engine coolant.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
Recheck the coolant level.