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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Water Pump: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. INSTALL WATER PUMP 
    1. Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contacting surfaces of the water pump and cylinder block.
      • Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old packing (FIPG) materials from the gasket surfaces and sealing grooves.
      • Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
      • Using a non-residue solvent, clean both sealing surfaces.
    2. Apply seal packing to the water pump as shown in Fig 1.

      Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00100 or equivalent 

      • Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 2.2 to 2.5 mm (0.09 to 0.10 in.) opening.
      • Parts must be assembled within 5 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
      • Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.
        Fig 1: Applying Seal Packing To Water Pump
        G02925690Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the water pump and wire clamp with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.
      Fig 2: Installing Water Pump & Wire Clamp With 4 Bolts & 2 Nuts
      G02925691Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) 

    4. Install the crankshaft position sensor wire harness clamp to the water pump.
    5. Install the crankshaft position sensor wire to the wire clamp on the water pump.
    6. Using SST, install the pump pulley with the 4 bolts.

      SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00600)

      Fig 3: Installing Water Pump Pulley & Bolts
      G02925692Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 

  2. INSTALL DRIVE BELT (See  ON-VEHICLE TESTING  ) 
  3. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT 
  4. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS 
  5. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL 
RENDER: 1.0x

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