Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant pump, removing and installing

Notes:
- Always replace seals and gaskets.
- Cover toothed belt with a cloth to protect it from coolant before removing coolant pump.

Removing
- Remove front bumper
- Move lock carrier to service position [1][2]Procedures
- Remove ribbed belt Service and Repair
- Remove toothed belt Service and Repair
- Drain coolant Cooling System, Draining and Filling





- Remove the following components before unbolting the coolant pump:
1. Tensioning roller for toothed belt: 20 Nm
2. Idler wheel: 45 Nm





- Unbolt coolant pump from toothed belt guard -1- (2 nuts). Unscrew securing bolts -2- (9 bolts) for coolant pump and remove coolant pump.

Installing
Install in the opposite order to removing. When installing, note the following points:
- Remove residues of sealant on sealing surfaces of coolant pump and cylinder block.
- Clean sealing surfaces; ensure that they are free of oil and grease.
- Fit new gasket on coolant pump flange.





- Insert coolant pump into cylinder block and tighten all 9 securing bolts -2-.
- Secure rear toothed belt guard at coolant pump housing -1-.
Tightening torque: 10 Nm.
- Install toothed belt Service and Repair
- Install ribbed belt Service and Repair
- Install toothed belt guard.
- Fill cooling system Cooling System, Draining and Filling