OEM 2007 Toyota Solara Water Pump

2007 Toyota Solara Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the water pump on 2007 Toyota Solara?

  A: Service of the water pump becomes possible when following this procedure: Drain engine coolant first then unfasten the front wheel RH, the front fender apron seal RH and finally remove engine moving control rod with bracket and engine mounting stay No.2 RH and engine mounting bracket No.2 RH. For the service and repair of the water pump start by Uninstalling the fan and generator V belt then removing the generator assembly from the vehicle. The water pump pulley removal requires Special Service Tool: 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00700) to remove 4 bolts with pump pulley while also disengaging the crankshaft position sensor wire harness clamp. Afterwards disconnect the water pump assembly by extracting its four bolts as well as two nuts and the bracket before removing the water pump. Check for coolant leakage at the drain hole of the water pump assembly while verifying smooth operation with no noises from the water pump bearing. Replace the water pump if needed. The installation process requires clean removal of old FIPG surface material from gasket areas and sealing grooves by using razor blades and scrapers followed by solvent cleaning of all components. Apply the specified seal packing (Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent) to the water pump with a nozzle aperture at 2.2 to 2.5 mm (0.09 to 0.10 inch) and complete the assembly work in under 5 minutes. The water pump along with its bracket should be installed using 4 bolts and 2 nuts to reach a torque specification of 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.) while also reconnecting the crankshaft position sensor wire harness clamp. Use Special Service Tool: 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00700) to install the water pump pulley which requires usage of the 4 bolts and torquing them to 26 Nm (265 kgf-cm, 19 ft.lbs.). Install the generator assembly after this install the fan and generator V belt followed by engine mounting bracket No.2 RH as well as engine moving control rod with bracket and engine mounting stay No.2 RH and finally front fender apron seal RH and front wheel RH. The last task involves adding cooling fluid to the system while inspecting all fluid pathways for potential leaks.