Water Pump Removal

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
2Az-Fe Cooling. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON RH

  4. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

  5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  6. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

  7. REMOVE FAN & GENERATOR V BELT

  8. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

  9. REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY

  10. REMOVE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY

Water Pump -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.


2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON RH


4. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

  1. Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

    HINT:
    Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

  1. Remove the radiator reservoir cap.

    CAUTION:
    Do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.


  1. Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Water Pump Removal



6. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and reinforcement RH.



7. REMOVE FAN & GENERATOR V BELT


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Water Pump Removal

  1. Using SST and 19 mm socket wrench, loosen the V-ribbed belt tensioner arm clockwise, then remove the fan and generator V belt.

    SST
    09216-42010
    NOTICE:
    1. Be sure to connect SST and the tools so that they are in line during use.
    2. When retracting the tensioner, turn it clockwise slowly for 3 seconds or more. Do not apply force rapidly.
    3. After the tensioner is fully retracted, do not apply force any more than necessary.


8. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the generator connector.

  1. Remove the terminal cap.

  1. Remove the nut and disconnect the generator wire.

  1. Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.

  1. Remove the wire harness clamps.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and generator.



9. REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Water Pump Removal

  1. Using SST, remove the 4 bolts and water pump pulley.

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


10. REMOVE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Water Pump Removal

  1. Remove the clamp of the crankshaft position sensor from the water pump.

  1. Disconnect the wire of the crankshaft position sensor from the clamp bracket.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Water Pump Removal

  1. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and clamp bracket.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.2Az-Fe Cooling.Cooling System.Water Pump Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver, pry between the water pump and cylinder block, and then remove the water pump.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the water pump and cylinder block.