Water Pump Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install new O-ring (1) to water pump (2).
NOTE: Do not forget to install dowel pins on water pump side before mounting water pump to engine block.

Fig 1: Identifying New O-Ring & Water Pump
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install water pump (1) by using new bolts (2) to cylinder block and tighten to specified torque.
NOTE: Use NEW bolts (total of 4) to install water pump to engine block. Failure to do so may result water leakage.
1. Tightening torque, Water pump bolt (a): 27 N.m (2.7 kg-m, 19.5 lb-ft)
Fig 2: Identifying Water Pump Bolts
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install heater outlet pipe bolt (1).
Install generator belt. See GENERATOR BELT .
Install radiator outlet hose to thermostat cap (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Thermostat Cap, Heater Outlet Pipe Bolt & Exhaust Manifold Cover
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Refill cooling system with proper coolant. See COOLANT DESCRIPTION and COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH & REFILL .
Connect negative cable at battery.