Water Pump: Service and Repair

Coolant Pump Replacement (1.8L)

Inspection Procedure




1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the right engine under cover.
3. Remove the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Inspect water pump assembly.
5. Turn the pulley and check that the water pump bearing moves smoothly and quietly.
If necessary, replace the water pump assembly.
6. Make sure that there are no drops of coolant on the water pump housing.
If necessary, replace the water pump assembly.
7. Install the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the right engine under cover.
9. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).

1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair)
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the right engine under cover.
4. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the generator assembly. Refer to Generator Replacement (2.4L) (Service and Repair)Generator Replacement (1.8L) (Service and Repair).




7. Remove the 5 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and water pump assembly from the timing chain cover.




8. Remove the water pump gasket (1) from the timing chain cover.

Installation Procedure





Note: Be sure to clean the contact surfaces.

1. Align the protrusion (1) of a new water pump gasket with the cutout in the timing chain cover and install the gasket to the groove of the timing chain cover.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the water pump assembly to the timing chain cover with the 5 bolts (1, 2) and tighten.

* Bolt 1 to 26 Nm (19 lb ft).
* Bolt 2 to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).

3. Install the generator assembly. Refer to Generator Replacement (2.4L) (Service and Repair)Generator Replacement (1.8L) (Service and Repair).
4. Install the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Connect the cable to negative battery terminal.
6. Add the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Service and Repair).
7. Inspect for coolant leaks. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
8. Inspect the reservoir tank engine coolant level.
9. Install the right engine under cover.
10. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).