Water Pump: Installation

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Install the water pump onto cylinder block (LH).
NOTE:
- Always use new gasket.
- When installing the water pump, tighten the bolts in two stages in alphabetical sequence as shown in Fig 1 .
Tightening torque:

First:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Second:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the hose to water pump.
Install the belt cover No. 2 (LH).
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Installing Belt Cover No.2 (LH)
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Install the tensioner bracket.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Installing Tensioner Bracket
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Install the cam sprocket (LH) using ST. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Cam Sprocket. >
Install the camshaft position sensor. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Camshaft Position Sensor. >
Install the belt idler No. 2 (C).
Install the belt idler (B).
Install the automatic belt tension adjuster (A) which has a tension rod held by a pin. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AND BELT IDLER , INSTALLATION, Timing Belt. >
Tightening torque:

39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Installing Automatic Belt Tension Adjuster And Belt Idler
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Install the timing belt. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt. >
Install the V-belts. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
Install the radiator. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Radiator. >
Install the collector cover.