How to Change the Water Pump on V6 Toyota and Lexus 2GR-FE 3.5L Engine

A Toyota master diagnostic technician shows How to change the water pump on V6 Toyota and Lexus 2GR-FE 3.5L The easy way!

Coolant bleeding video on this engine can be found here:

In this much requested video I show you all the tips and tricks on replacing the often regarded as a difficult job of replacing the water pump on Toyota and Lexus's popular V6 2GR-FE 3.5L engine without removing the engine and totally DIY with basic tools

This job is for medium level DIY mechanics who have done some basic tasks that are a bit more difficult than say an oil change. Basically if you've done your own spark plugs on this engine, the water pump will not be difficult.

The tools you need are very basic as you see in this video. Also I always recommend you use original Toyota water pump and coolant for replacement.

Parts needed :
Water Pump ( Original Water Pump includes all needed O Rings)
2 Gallons of coolant in most applications

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0:00 Intro
1:29 Preparation
2:54 Removal
21:41 Installation

[andybub]

A guy at work taught me a truck for these. You keep the rubber bands on until all of the bolts are started, then carefully cut them and slide them out, helps so you don’t have to worry about holding the gasket while you are installing.

[toddsjerven]

I just finished this job and was so impressed by your video. I have used others but yours didn't miss a thing and included so many tips and suggestions. Just fantastic. I literally put the laptop on the top of the engine and followed you step by step and the torque numbers were an added bonus. Am now a subscriber! Keep up the great work.

[rdharris]

West TX 9/2023
changed water pump 2011 Lexus RX 350, 70, 000 miles. Took 20 hours total over 3 days in100 degree weather. Thanks Car Care Nut, couldn't have done it without the video. Also, thanks for the torque numbers on screen.

[DIYDaveOK]

Absolutely the best Toyota technical resource on YouTube. Fantastic content every time. As a DIY member of a family with two Lexus ES350's (2015/2022), a '13 Corolla, and a '20 Rav4, I can't get enough good information. I'll be be doing the transmission fluid update on my 350 this spring or summer. And you've got a QuickJack!!! 😁😁

[banzai]

CCN, I am deeply grateful for this video, I am disable person. I could not afford to have this fixed to a repair shop. I took my time and watched this video over and over. The new water pump works fine. You literally saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you so much.

[smithraymond]

Anytime I dive into uncharted waters like a doing a job I've never done before, I look at videos like this to give me an idea of what I am in for. Thank you AMD for sharing you knowledge clearly and in an intriguing way ;-) !

[TheStarkMunro]

It took me 2 days to wrap this procedure up and this gentleman has the best tutorial on it

[killermacmc]

Thank you for your concern for environmental hazards. So many popular youtube mechanic channels think it's a joke to be concerned about proper disposal.

[ryan.mullen]

The detail in this video is unmatched. It is perfect. I am a mechanic at a repair shop. I had never done one of these before. we use all data for instructions but they are not very clear. Then I found this video. I played it in my headphones as I worked and got this job done in 2 hours. Book time on it is 4.2 hours. If only I had you standing next to me all day telling me what to do my job would be much easier. Thank you for the good information.

[bwest-yquc]

This is a job for the "patient mechanic"...he has my respect. I can see why some shop would want to pull the engine. Very informative video. This job would teach me some new words!

[rickrogers]

Great video Ahmed! The tip of using the bolt to hold back the tensioner pulley is genius. I'm retired but I have huge respect for pros like you working on modern cars. Thank you for sharing and helping this old guy to stay in the loop a little.😊

[jessecox]

I did this on our 2016 Sienna a few months ago. It took 4.5 hours, and the help of a good friend, but it went very smoothly. I was amazed at how well it went. I replaced pulleys and belt and thermostat as well. Water pump never failed completely (no leaks at all), but I could hear it whining. Right at 100k.

[MrJimmy]

Awesome video dude. Tips were greatly appreciated. I followed your process to the T! For the record on a 07 V6 Camry you can get the pulley out before removing the water pump. Also, you can get all the bolts out for the bracket you mentioned we'd have to leave some bolts in. I got all out and bracket out no problem. Thanks so much! I am a beginner mechanic. I charged a customer $300 to do this job! Thanks for helping me survive in these hard times.

[raulescobar]

Thank you for an excellent, instructional video! I am replacing the water pump on my 2007 Camry. I was especially glad for the details in your video. Turns out the pump I bought several months ago from the local Toyota dealer is in anticipation of replacing it is the updated one but if I had not watched your video first, I would not have know that! I replaced an idler pulley 1 year ago and it turns out that they sold me new-old stock on that pulley because it doesn't have the washer in the back. They will not replace it for me because I don't have the receipt even though I am in their system and they can tell they sold me the pulley. I also, after watching your video, decided to replace all the pulley since I'll be in there and when I spun them they made a little bit of noise. (the car has 247K miles and runs like it is new - no rust, perfect leather interior, quiet!) The dealer tells me they cannot just sell me the tensioner pulley, only the whole unit at over $300. Is that true? Can I just get the tensioner pulley through you? I would appreciate your response brother! Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos. You have been a tremendous blessing to me and my family as I have been able to do the repairs myself saving us a substantial amount of money. May God continue to bless you and your family!

[MPGunther]

I don't foresee myself ever having to do this but watching your expertise is fascinating

[kmclane]

Amd, using your previous videos for inspiration and guidance I tackled this job myself a few months ago on my RX350. This video would have been awesome to have back then. Don’t understate the washer on the idler pulley, mine fell when I took it off and it was hidden on the lower control arm. The new pulley did not come with one and I thought I could borrow one from my old Tension pulley. They are not interchangeable and it is absolutely essential. Had to do much of the job twice after I found the missing washer.
Other than that all went well, and I proudly earned another merit badge on my quest to be a better diy home mechanic.

[EastA]

I'm not a mechanic .. but I was watching just for knowing what you guys go through. when you do this kind of work .. to you ..and.. any mechanics with a live conscience .. thank you guys for keeping our vehicles safe on the road ..

[CharlesBello-rtvx]

Excellent video. Consulted it a number of times as I went through the process. It's definitely not the easiest water pump replacement I've ever done. If Toyota would have provided just a centimeter or two more space, it would have avoided the whole motor mount issue. Thanks for your help.

[MisterJZ]

I've done this a couple of times now for a RAV4 with a V6 and I have to say, it's one of the most satisfying repairs I have done.

[MICHAELWALTON]

I've purchased new drive belt for installation on my 2GRFE (122 K)and the tensioner extra bolt lock up was a very good tip. You are an excellent instructor.💯. This one is going in my Watch Again file! TY So Much!