Removal And Installation

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Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "AUXILIARY BATTERY ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain engine coolant by removing the drain plug.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Install the jack under the edge of lower oil pan to support the engine.
Remove the engine mounting bracket
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the water pump pulley (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.8 lb.ft)

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Remove the water pump (A).
Tightening torque:

11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.8 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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Remove the water pump gasket (A)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Always use a new water pump gasket.
- Check the specifications of the bolt for installing the water pump. (Make sure that the bolt has a solid sealant applied to it.)
- Always use a new water pump bolt.
- Remove the residue of the sealant inside the bolt tab hole.
- When installing the water pump, tighten the bolts in the order shown below.
  
  Fig 1: Water Pump Bolts Tightening Sequence
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- Before installing the water pump, clean the hardened sealant, foreign matter, oil, dust, moisture, etc. inside the hole (A) where the bolt is mounted.
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Fill with coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

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