Section 92 (Water Pump): Installation

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INSTALL WATER PUMP
Install a new gasket and the water pump with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque: 8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)

NOTE: Do not get oil on the gasket.

Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Fasteners
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INSTALL NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
(See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO.2 IDLER PULLEY
(See INSTALLATION (RX 300) )
INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEYS
(See INSTALLATION (RX 300) )
INSTALL TIMING BELT
(See INSTALLATION (RX 300) )
INSTALL FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION BRACE
(See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL OUTER COWL TOP PANEL
(See INSTALLATION )
FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL