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Installation [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new water pump gasket and engine water pump assembly together with the water pump pulley with the 15 bolts.
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      Bolt (A) 

      Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt (B) 

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt (C) and (D) 

      Torque: 11 N*m (112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf) 

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent

      Standard Length

      Item Length
      Bolt (A) 60 mm (2.36 in.)
      Bolt (B) 55 mm (2.17 in.)
      Bolt (C), (D) 22 mm (0.866 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that there is no oil on the threads of the bolts (A) and (B).
      • Be sure to replace the 2 bolts (D) with new ones or reuse them after applying adhesive.
      • Do not start the engine for at least 1 hour after installation.
  2. INSTALL WATER PUMP PULLEY 
    1. Temporarily install the water pump pulley with the 4 bolts.
    2. Using a screwdriver or equivalent with its tip wrapped in protective tape, hold the water pump pulley.
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      *a Protective Tape
      *b Hold
      *c Turn
    3. Fully tighten the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

  3. INSTALL NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 2 idler pulley sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 54 N*m (551 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf) 

  4. INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  5. INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2015 - ]