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Coolant Pump Replacement 1.5L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1241814  Size: SH
  1. Drain the engine cooling system to a level below the thermostat housing. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the timing belt rear hood.
  3. Remove the coolant pump mounting bolts.
  4. Remove the coolant pump from the cylinder block.
  5. Remove the ring seal from the coolant pump.

Coolant Pump Cleaning and Inspection

    Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1241816  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the coolant pump body for cracks and leaks.
  2. Inspect the coolant pump bearing for play or abnormal noise.
  3. Inspect the coolant pump pulley for excessive wear. If the coolant pump is defective, replace the coolant pump as a unit.
  4. Clean the mating surfaces of the coolant pump and cylinder block.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1241818  Size: SH
  1. Install a new ring seal to the coolant pump.
  2. Coat the sealing surface of the ring seal with Lubriplate®.
  3. Install the coolant pump to the engine block.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Secure the coolant pump to the engine block with the mounting bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the coolant pump mounting bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the rear timing belt rear hood.
  8. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Coolant Pump Replacement 1.2L DOHC

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the accessory belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  3. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 2044960  Size: SH
  5. Remove the water pump retaining nuts, bolts (1).
  6. Remove the water pump (2).
  7. Remove the ring seal from the water pump.
  8. Inspect the water pump for cracks, leaks or abnormal noises.
  9. Cleaning the mating surfaces of the water pump and the cylinder head.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2044960  Size: SH
  1. Install the new ring seal to the water pump.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the water pump (2) to the engine block.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump retaining bolts (1) and nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement.
  6. Install the accessory belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  7. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Coolant Pump Replacement 1.4L LDT/1.6 LXV

Special Tools

    • EN-48356 Engine Fixture
    • EN-49201 Water Pump Pulley Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement and Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
  3. Remove the RH head lamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 2049074  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the A/C pipe retainer and let the A/C pipe could be moved.
  6. Remove the water pump pulley retaining bolts using EN-48356 fixture .
  7. Remove the accessory belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement and Drive Belt Replacement.
  8. Fix the engine using EN-48356 fixture .
  9. Remove the engine mount.

  10. Object Number: 2049076  Size: SH
  11. Remove the water pump pulley.
  12. Remove the water pump retaining bolts (1).
  13. Remove the water pump (2).
  14. Remove the ring seal from the water pump.
  15. Inspect the water pump for cracks, leaks or abnormal noise.
  16. Cleaning the mating surfaces of the water pump and the cylinder head.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2049076  Size: SH
  1. Install a new ring seal to the water pump.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the water pump (2) to the engine front cover.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump retaining bolts (1) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the water pump pulley.
  6. Install the engine mount.
  7. Install the accessory belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement and Drive Belt Replacement.
  8. Connect the A/C pipe retainer and fix the A/C pipe.
  9. Install the RH head lamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.
  10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement and Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
  11. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Coolant Pump Replacement 1.4L/1.6L DOHC

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1291234  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  3. Remove the rear timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Cover Replacement for the 1.4L DOHC engine, or Timing Belt Cover Replacement for the 1.6L (L91) engine.

  4. Object Number: 1291096  Size: SH
  5. Remove the coolant pump mounting bolts.
  6. Remove the coolant pump.
  7. Remove the seal ring from the coolant pump.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1291096  Size: SH
  1. Install a new seal ring to the coolant pump.
  2. Coat the sealing surface of the seal ring with Lubriplater®.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the coolant pump to the engine block with the flange aligned with the recess of the rear timing belt cover.
  5. Install the coolant pump mounting bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Object Number: 1291234  Size: SH
  7. Install the rear timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Cover Replacement for the 1.4 DOHC engine, or Timing Belt Cover Replacement for the 1.6L (L91) engine.
  8. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  9. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection