Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Toyota PriusFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
On-Vehicle Repair
- Remove Engine Under Cover LH.
- Remove oil pump:
- Remove the plug.
- Remove the O-ring from the plug.
- Remove the 5 bolts and oil pump cover.
- Remove the "O" ring.
- Remove the oil pump driven rotor and drive rotor.
- Remove the oil pump drive shaft. See Fig 5.
- Install oil pump:
- Apply ATF to each sliding part.
- Install the oil pump drive shaft.
- Install the oil pump driven rotor and drive rotor.
- Install a new "O" ring.
- Apply liquid sealer to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
Sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent.
- Install the oil pump cover with the 5 bolts.
Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) .
- Install a new "O" ring and the plug.
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Torque: 7.35 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 65 in.lbf) .
- Install Engine Under Cover LH.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.