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 activation.
| 2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER |
Remove the 8 bolts and under cover.
| 3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT |
- 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.
Remove the reservoir cap and, using a wrench, remove the vent plug.
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Loosen the cylinder block drain cock plug and the radiator drain cock plug.
- HINT:
- Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.
| 4. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE INLET |
| 5. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET |
| 6. REMOVE FAN SHROUD |
Remove the 3 bolts and oil reservoir.
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Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 water by-pass hoses from the tank upper and lower.
Remove the bolt and radiator reservoir.
Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.
Remove the vane pump V belt, cooler compressor V belt and fan and generator V belt (Toyota Fortuner RM00000122Y002X.html).
Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.
Remove the 4 nuts of the fluid coupling fan, and then remove the shroud together with the coupling fan.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the radiator core.
Remove the fan pulley from the water pump.
| 7. REMOVE TIMING BELT |
Remove the timing belt (Toyota Fortuner RM00000126J002X.html).
| 8. REMOVE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 6 bolts and tension spring bracket.
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Remove the water pump and gasket.