Water Pump: Installation

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Install water pump onto left-hand cylinder block.
NOTE:
- Replace gasket with a new one.
- When installing water pump, tighten bolts in two stages in alphabetical sequence as shown in Fig 1.
Tightening torque:

First:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)

Second:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Installing Water Pump
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Install tensioner bracket.
Tightening torque:

24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Installing Tensioner Bracket
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Install left-hand belt cover No. 2.
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Installing Left-Hand Belt Cover No. 2
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Install left-hand camshaft sprockets by using ST.
ST 18231AA010 CAMSHAFT SPROCKET WRENCH

NOTE: Camshaft sprocket wrench (499207100) is also available.

Tightening torque:

78 N.m (8.0 kgf-m, 57.9 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Installing Left-Hand Camshaft Sprockets Using Special Tool
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Install belt idler No. 2.
Tightening torque:

39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Installing Belt Idler No. 2
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Install automatic belt tension adjuster which tension rod is held with pin. < Ref. to AUTOMATIC BELT TENSION ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AND BELT IDLER , Installation, Timing Belt. >
Install timing belt. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt. >
Install V-belts. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
Install radiator main fan and sub fan motor assemblies. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor. > and < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor. >
Install reservoir tank.

Fig 6: Installing Reservoir Tank
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Connect overflow hose.

Fig 7: Connecting Overflow Hose
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Install air intake duct.

Fig 8: Installing Air Intake Duct
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Connect radiator outlet hose and heater bypass hose to water pump.

Fig 9: Connecting Radiator Outlet Hose
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Connect connectors to radiator main fan (A) and sub fan (B) motors.

Fig 10: Connecting Connectors To Radiator Main Fan And Sub Fan Motors
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Install under cover.

Fig 11: Installing Under Cover
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Lower the vehicle.
Connect battery ground cable.

Fig 12: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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Fill coolant. < Ref. to , FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >