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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 261 (ENGINE MECHANICAL)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONWATER PUMPINSTALLATION
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Water Pump: Installation
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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- Ensure all sealing surfaces are clean. Install NEW "O" ring on water by-pass pipe on intake housing. Coat "O" ring with soapy water and install water by-pass pipe to water pump. Using a NEW gasket, install water pump. Install retaining bolts and nuts, and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to groove in mounting surface of water intake housing. Install NEW "O" ring on water intake housing, and lubricate "O" ring with soapy water.
- Push water intake housing end into water pump opening. Connect by-pass hose to water intake housing. Install water intake housing assembly. Install the 2 water intake housing bolts in their correct location. See Fig 1. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING .
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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.