Section 124 (Water Pump): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE DRIVE BELT AND WATER PUMP PULLEY
- Loosen the 4 nuts holding the water pump pulley to the water pump.
- Loosen the drive belt tension by turning the drive belt tensioner clockwise, and remove the drive belt.
- Remove the 4 nuts and water pump pulley.
- REMOVE TIMING BELT AND IDLER PULLEY (See TIMING BELT )
- REMOVE WATER BYPASS OUTLET AND NO.1 WATER BYPASS PIPE
- Remove the 2 bolts, water bypass outlet and No.1 water bypass pipe.
- Remove the 3 O-rings from the water bypass outlet and No.1 water bypass pipe.
- REMOVE WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE WATER PUMP
- Loosen the nut and remove the bolt, slide the generator away from the water pump.
- Remove the bolt, and disconnect the clamp bracket (for engine wire).
- Remove the bolt, and disconnect the connector bracket (for crankshaft position sensor connector).
- Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the No.2 water bypass pipe from the water pump
- Remove the 6 bolts, water pump and gasket.
- Remove the drain hose.
- Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block.