Water Pump Component Installation Note

CAUTION:

Assemble the water pump gasket to the correct direction shown in the figure. Otherwise, it could leak engine coolant and damage the engine.

Fig 1: Inserting New Water Pump Gasket Into Water Pump Groove

Insert a new water pump gasket into the water pump groove.
Install the water pump.
Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque

20-26 N.m {2.1-2.6 kgf.m, 15-19 ft.lbf}
Clean away the sealant adhering to the bolt hole on the cylinder block side of the water inlet pipe stay.
Remove the engine oil solenoid valve to secure a sufficient space for installing the water inlet pipe stay bolt. (See ENGINE OIL SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Install a new water inlet pipe stay bolt.

Fig 2: Identifying Water Pump Component Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence

Fig 3: Installing Water Inlet Pipe Stay Bolt With Torque Specifications
Install the engine oil solenoid valve. (See ENGINE OIL SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).