Cooling System - Abnormal Water Pump Leaks/Noise

S-SB-0048-09

Rev1

October 12, 2009

Coolant Leak and/or Abnormal Noise from Water Pump

Service Category
Engine/Hybrid System

Section
Cooling

Market
USA





Applicability

TSB REVISION NOTICE

^ December 22, 2009 Rev1:

^ Parts Information has been updated.

Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.

Introduction

Some 2008 - 2009 model year Scion xD vehicles may exhibit a small coolant leak and/or abnormal noise from the engine compartment originating at the water pump assembly. Refer to the repair procedure below to address this condition.

Production Change Information





This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.





Warranty Information

APPLICABLE WARRANTY

^ This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

^ Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.





Parts Information





Required Tools & Equipment

Repair Procedure

1. Confirm coolant leak and/or abnormal noise from the engine compartment.

2. Is the coolant leak and/or abnormal noise originating at the water pump?

^ YES - Proceed to step 3.

^ NO - This TSB does NOT apply - Continue diagnosis as necessary.

3. Replace the water pump assembly.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

^ 2008 Scion xD:
Engine/Hybrid System - Cooling - '2ZR-FE Cooling: Water Pump: Removal & Installation"

^ 2009 Scion xD:
Engine/Hybrid System - Cooling - '2ZR-FE Cooling: Water Pump: Removal & Installation"

4. Confirm the repair and proper vehicle operation.