Water W/Motor & Bracket Pump ASSY: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  4. DRAIN HV COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE WATER W/BRACKET VALVE ASSY 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, then disconnect the water valve.
      Fig 1: Removing Water W/Bracket Valve Assy
      G00950705Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE WATER W/MOTOR & BRACKET PUMP ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 inverter cooling hoses shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting 2 Inverter Cooling Hoses
      G00950706Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the water with motor and bracket pump from the vehicle.
    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the water pump with motor and bracket pump.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector And Removing Water Pump With Motor And Bracket Pump
      G00950707Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL WATER W/MOTOR & BRACKET PUMP ASSY 
    1. Connect the connector.
    2. Install the water with motor and bracket pump with the bolt.

      Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf) 

    3. Connect the 2 inverter cooling hoses.
  8. INSTALL WATER W/BRACKET VALVE ASSY 
    1. Install the water valve with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf.cm, 62 in.lbf) 

  9. ADD HV COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  10. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  11. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  12. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  13. INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER 
RENDER: 1.0x

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