Removing
Place the car on a two post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the engine undertray.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system by disconnecting the outlet hose from the radiator.
Remove:
- drive belt gas distribution mechanism;
- water pump.
Cleaning
It is strictly forbidden to clean the mating surfaces of the pump with a tool with a sharp edge, use Decapjoint, which dissolves the remnants of the gasket. It is recommended to perform the operation below with protective gloves. Apply the indicated agent to the surface to be cleaned, wait approximately ten minutes, then remove the agent with a wooden spatula. And allow the cleaner to get on the paintwork.
Note. Apply one drop of Loctite FRENE-TANCN to bolts 3 and 4.
Install:
- water pump with a new gasket, tightening the bolts to 9 Nm.
- timing belt.