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Coolant Pump Replacement 1.4/1.5L SOHC

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. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
  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

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution 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. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice 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. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
  8. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Coolant Pump Replacement 1.4L/1.6L DOHC

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1291234  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  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. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice 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.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the coolant pump mounting bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    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 negative battery cable.

Coolant Pump Replacement 1.2L SOHC

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1222960  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the rear timing belt cover (2). Refer to Timing Belt Cover Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1222962  Size: SH
  5. Remove the coolant pump nuts (2).
  6. Remove the bolts (1).
  7. Remove the coolant pump (3,4).
  8. Remove the gasket.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1223126  Size: SH
  1. Install the coolant pump with new gasket.
  2. Install the coolant pump mounting bolts (1) and nuts.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts and the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1223127  Size: SH
  4. Install the rear timing belt cover (1). Refer to Timing Belt Cover Replacement .
  5. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.