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Water Pump: Service and Repair



Coolant Pump Replacement (1.4L/1.6L DOHC)

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant.
3. Remove the rear timing belt cover.




4. Remove the coolant pump mounting bolts.
5. Remove the coolant pump.
6. Remove the seal ring from the coolant pump.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a new seal ring to the coolant pump.
2. Coat the sealing surface of the seal ring with Lubriplater(R).
3. Install the coolant pump to the engine block with the flange aligned with the recess of the rear timing belt cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the coolant pump mounting bolts.

Tighten the coolant pump mounting bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




5. Install the rear timing belt cover.
6. Fill the engine cooling system.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.