OEM 2009 Toyota Matrix Water Pump

2009 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the water pump on 2009 Toyota Matrix?

  A: Start the removal of the 2AZ-FE engine water pump by disconnecting the negative cable from the battery terminal. Start by covering both engine under surfaces at left and right positions before draining the engine cooling fluid. The technician should split apart the radiator reserve tank assembly before removing the V-ribbed belt. The procedure starts with taking out the generator assembly and the right-side engine mounting insulator sub-assembly. Special Service Tool 09960-10010 09962-01000 should be employed to remove the four bolts securing the water pump pulley. The procedure for water pump assembly removal begins with cutting off the clamp of the crankshaft position sensor from the water pump followed by disconnecting the sensor wire from its clamp bracket. Unfasten the 4 bolts before taking off the 2 nuts and the clamp bracket. A screwdriver with taped tip should be used to carefully separate the water pump from the cylinder block by inserting it between their surfaces.