Installation [04/2018 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY

Install a new water pump gasket and the engine water pump assembly 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)

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

Standard Length

Item	Length
Bolt (A)	60 mm (2.36 in.)
Bolt (B)	55 mm (2.17 in.)
Bolt (C)	22 mm (0.866 in.)

NOTE:

Make sure that there is no oil on the threads of the bolts (A) and (B).
Do not start the engine for at least 1 hour after installation.

INSTALL WATER PUMP PULLEY

Temporarily install the water pump pulley with the 4 bolts.

Using a screwdriver or equivalent with its tip wrapped in protective tape, hold the water pump pulley.

*a	Protective Tape
*b	Hold
*c	Turn

Fully tighten the 4 bolts.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)

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)
INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT
Refer to INSTALLATION [04/2018 - ]
INSTALL WATER INLET WITH THERMOSTAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [04/2018 - ]