Water Pump: Installation

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Install the water pump onto cylinder block LH.
NOTE:
- Use a new gasket.
- When installing the water pump, tighten the bolts in two stages in alphabetical sequence as shown in figure.
Tightening torque:

First

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Second

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Mounting Bolts
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Install the hose to water pump.
Install the tensioner bracket.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Locating Tensioner Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Install the belt cover No. 2 LH.
Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Belt Cover Mounting Bolts
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Install the cam sprocket LH. Refer to CAM SPROCKET .
Install the camshaft position sensor. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR .
Install an automatic belt tension adjuster with the tension rod held by a pin. Refer to TIMING BELT .
Install the timing belt. Refer to TIMING BELT .
Install the timing belt cover. Refer to TIMING BELT COVER .
Install the crank pulley. Refer to CRANK PULLEY .
Install the V-belts. Refer to V-BELT .
Install the radiator. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Radiator.