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65 Answers
- Posted on Jan 20, 2010
Re: I need to know how i can get to my water pump and...
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
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Disconnect the radiator outlet hose.
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Remove the radiator fan motor assembly.
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Remove the accessory drive belts.
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Remove the timing belt, tensioner and camshaft angle sensor.
Refer to the procedure in this section for removal and installation
steps.
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Remove the left side camshaft pulley(s) and left side rear timing belt cover. Remove the tensioner bracket.
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Disconnect the radiator hose and heater hose from the water pump.
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Remove the water pump retainer bolts.
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Remove the water pump.
To install:
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Clean the gasket mating surfaces thoroughly. Always use new gaskets during installation.
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Install the water pump and tighten the bolts, in sequence, to
7-10 ft. lbs. (10-14 Nm). After tightening the bolts once, retighten to
the same specification again.
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Inspect the radiator hoses for deterioration and replace as
necessary. Connect the radiator hose and heater hose to the water pump.
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Install the left side rear timing belt cover, left side camshaft pulley(s) and tensioner bracket.
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Install the camshaft angle sensor, tensioner and timing belt.
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Install the accessory drive belts.
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Install the radiator ran motor assembly.
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Install the radiator outlet hose.
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Fill the system with coolant.
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Connect the negative battery cable.
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Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature.
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Check for leaks.
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