Installation [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure
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- INSTALL ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY
- Install a new water pump gasket and the engine water pump assembly with the 16 bolts.
Bolt (A) Bolt (B) Bolt (C) Bolt (A)
Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf)
Bolt (B) and (C)
Torque: 11 N.m (112 kgf/cm, 8 ft.lbf)
NOTE:- Make sure that there is no oil on the threads of the bolts (A).
- Be sure to replace the 2 bolts (C) with new ones or reuse them after applying adhesive.
Adhesive
Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent
Standard Length
Item Length Bolt (A) 55 mm (2.17 in.) Bolt (B), (C) 22 mm (0.866 in.)
- Install a new water pump gasket and the engine water pump assembly with the 16 bolts.
- INSTALL WATER INLET
- Install a new No. 1 water inlet housing gasket and new water outlet pipe O-ring.
- Install the water inlet with the 4 bolts and nut.
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NOTE:Be careful not to allow the No. 1 water inlet housing gasket and water outlet pipe O-ring to get caught between the parts.
- Connect the No. 2 water by-pass hose to the water inlet and slide the clip to secure it.
- Connect the No. 3 water by-pass hose to the water inlet and slide the clip to secure it.
- Connect the No. 4 water by-pass hose to the water inlet and slide the clip to secure it.
- Connect the No. 6 water by-pass hose to the water inlet and slide the clip to secure it.
- Connect the radiator reserve tank hose to the water inlet and slide the clip to secure it.
- INSTALL WATER PUMP PULLEY
- INSTALL INJECTOR DRIVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- CONNECT NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
See step 3
- INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- INSTALL COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (for 2WD)
Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to INSTALLATION [10/2015 - 11/2017]
- INSTALL COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (for AWD)
Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 11/2017]
- INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 11/2017]
- ADD ENGINE COOLANT
See step 6 [09/2014 - 10/2015], or see step 6 [10/2015 - 11/2017]
- INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1