Water Pump Assembly: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See  COOLANT   ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH 
  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD W/BRACKET (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO. 2 RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  6. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET NO. 2 RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  7. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT (See  DRIVE BELT (2AZ-FE)  ) 
  8. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY 
    1. Using SST, remove the 4 bolts and pump pulley.

      SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00700)

    2. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor wire harness clamp.
      Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Pulley Using SST
      G02893249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE WATER PUMP ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, bracket and water pump.
      Fig 2: Removing Water Pump And Bracket Bolt
      G02893250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL WATER PUMP ASSY 
    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.

      HINT:

      • 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 loose material.
      • Using a non-residue solvent, clean both sealing surfaces.
    2. Apply seal packing to the water pump as shown.

      Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent 

      Fig 3: Applying Seal Packing To Water Pump
      G02893251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      • 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 the nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.
    3. Install the water pump and bracket with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.

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

    4. Connect the crankshaft position sensor wire harness clamp.
      Fig 4: Installing Water Pump And Bracket Bolt
      G02893252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL WATER PUMP PULLEY 
    1. Using SST, install the pump pulley with the 4 bolts.

      SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00700)

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

      Fig 5: Installing Water Pump Pulley
      G02893253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSY (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  14. INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT (See  DRIVE BELT (2AZ-FE)  ) 
  15. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET NO. 2 RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  16. INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD W/BRACKET (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  17. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO. 2 RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  18. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH 
  20. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See  COOLANT   ) 
  21. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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