Water Pump

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Engine undercover, if equipped
3. Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Radiator fan connector(s)
   • Radiator outlet and heater hoses
   • Heater bypass hose or overflow hose, if equipped
   • Reservoir tank, on Legacy models
   • Radiator fan motor assembly(ies)
   • Accessory drive belts
   • Timing belt
   • Belt tension adjuster
   • Belt idler No. 2
   • Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor
   • Left side camshaft pulley(s)
   • Left side rear timing belt cover
   • Tensioner bracket
   • Radiator and heater hoses from water pump
   • Water pump retainer bolts
   • Water pump
5. Inspect the radiator hoses for deterioration and replace as necessary.

   To install:

6. Clean the gasket mating surfaces thoroughly. Always use new gaskets during installation.
7. Install or connect the following:
   • Water pump, tighten the bolts in sequence to 10 ft. lbs. (13 Nm). After tightening the bolts once, retighten to the same specification again.
   • Radiator heater hoses to water pump
   • Tensioner bracket
   • Left side rear timing belt cover
   • Left side camshaft pulley(s)
   • CMP sensor
   • Belt idler No. 2
   • Belt tension adjuster
   • Timing belt
   • Accessory drive belts
   • Radiator fan assembly(ies)
   • Reservoir tank, if removed
   • Heater bypass hose or overflow hose, if equipped
   • Air intake duct
   • Radiator outlet and heater hoses
   • Radiator fan connector(s)
   • Engine undercover, if removed
8. Fill the system with coolant and connect the negative battery cable.
9. Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature.
10. Check for leaks.