RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Removal
2AR-FE COOLING: WATER PUMP: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Throttle Body/Service and
Repair/Removal
3. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 9 clips and radiator support opening cover.
4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER See: Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal
5. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT See: Coolant/Service and Repair
6. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH See: Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Assembly/Removal
7. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR
(a) Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 water by-pass hoses.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and radiator reservoir.
8. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and
Repair/Removal
9. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the generator assembly See: Starting and Charging/Charging System/Alternator/Service and Repair/Removal.
10. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and V-ribbed belt tensioner.
11. REMOVE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY