2013 Toyota Highlander 3.5L water pump replacement (without engine removal)

[@StudiousFerret]

Thank you for this. We had one in the shop and I thought it was going to be an all day ordeal. Thanks to you it has only been a half day ordeal. Thank you so much for this, it helps a ton!

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

No problem, glad it helped

[@LouisePalagyi]

finally someone who knows what they are doing, like the technique

[@ericsherman4181]

Done a lot of these, there is an easier way for the bracket bolts…..take the 3 bolts out of the lower motor mount and front lower mount and jack it up. Makes all of it easier. Actually it’s a good flat rate job after you have learned the tricks.

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

I had never done one before, minus the bracket it was about flat rate. Blew my mind when it dropped right back in, my mistake was not taking that plastic cover off the rear head first.

[@ericsherman4181]

@@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 you can do them pretty quick after the first couple. Next one you will save alot of time haha

[@ericsherman4181]

@@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 Oh, get ready for the next wave of theft, now we are seeing plastic gas tanks getting drilled and stealing the gas,

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

They were doing that when I first started…being at a rural independent shop I miss a lot but I’ve been in the business for quite a while. Lol. I remember some time ago they were using a vacuum system and collapsing tanks.

[@AirWireTech]

That's what I did and it makes it so much easier. You only need to jack it up about 6 inches an you have access to everything!

[@JoseRios-u9g]

Thank you so much , i thought the worse but you hit it on the spot and very detailed , it was funny in the end with that bracket but you did it !!

[@SolidOrangePaw]

205,000 on my 2010 Highlander and the water pump is making the graveling noise but not leaking yet, so here I am! Took the belt off tonight and can barely feel some play in the shaft but I can definitely here the bearing friction when spinning the pully with my hand. Neven even changed the belt prior and it looks great. Go Toyota go!

[@DrunkUnkletim]

Bro I laughed until I almost choked!

[@hollisscofield2204]

To get that bracket off easier than the hudinne trick through the lines. Take the motor mount bolts loose from below. Jack motor up a little and they come right out. Its 4 nuts below

[@davidnielson2529]

Thanks for sharing. Pull motor? Guess not.

[@condor5635]

Great video thank you for taking the time to make it. When you take the pump out, are you taking it out of the bottom in the wheel well or from the top last question once the pulley is removed from the mount, you leave it in place while you move it around that’s what allows you to get enough access to the four bolts behind it?

[@victorortega2718]

So you didn't pull the motor, but did you have to support it in any way ? And did you have to move it up or down for anything? I have to do this job this weekend just making sure I cover all areas also how much antifreeze came out how big of a pan do I need to catch it.

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

I didn’t pull the motor but I supported it with a jack and helped it up and down

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

It’ll drain less than two gallons, often around one gallon I believe

[@RustyKombi]

Great video! How long was this job? I may have missed it if you did say.

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

If I was hustling I’d get it done in less than a day but I usually take my time with timing belts, day to day and a half.

[@PBJ_3]

Great sense of humor

[@Yankees121205]

I have a 2012 Highlander Hybrid with bad water pump - they are saying 2000 and an all day job, possibly 2 days...can it be quicker this way on the Hybrid?

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

Never done one on a hybrid, but the standard offers an option of with or without engine removal and the hybrid doesn’t, engine removal calls for double the time on the hybrid

[@1EasyCruiser]

Is their a big difference in replacement procedure between the 2GRFKS and 2GRFE Highlander?

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

I wouldn’t think so, labor guide only differentiates 3.5 or not, years do make a difference, newer ones are easier

[@davidrodgers6480]

Thanks!

[@Amarok3011]

If you disconnect the lower engine mount that bracket is easier and you gain a tad more room. Also when coming out. You can just leave the bolts flopping around in the bracket no big deal. But not bad video 👍

[@harddrive92002]

Great job!

[@mrme9517]

SO HAD TO SMEAR SOME OF YOUR BLOOD ON THE WALL INSTEAD SAW SOME SKIN MISSING & BLOOD ON THE PUMP IT MADE YOU WORK FOR IT LOL 😅😅

[@amilvilleda]

Good job 👏

[@condor5635]

I have 95,000 on my 2016 Highlander just wondering what mileage people are getting out of these before needing a new water pump? I have to believe I’m gonna need this job in the next year or two. Thanks.

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

Anywhere between 70,000 and 100,000mi

[@asbcasbc]

I have 173K miles on my 2013 Highlander. Finally going to replace the water pump and alternator just as a preventative measure. Both are still running great.

[@lexphotog]

I’ve got 160k on mine. Still original. It runs like new.

[@edyperez1790]

I have a 2015 Highlander with 40k miles and the water pump started making sounds.

[@bmiller1958]

195,000 on mine…just went out. 😢

[@dogit1840]

Hahahahaha hope you step on a Lego 👍👍👍

[@bobbyu8991]

I shipped one out that coming back under warranty would keep me up at night

[@thesearchforserotonin4068]

Tha is for this! I’m attempting to change mine out tomorrow. 2011 highlander 3.5L I’m trying to avoid jacking the motor up some as I’ve been done that. We. Shall. See.

[@lynskyrd]

"tomorrow"... you mean; tomorrow and then the day AFTER tomorrow.

[@thesearchforserotonin4068]

@@lynskyrd lol, I actually got it changed out without removing or jacking up the engine. it was about a 4-5 hour job for my buddy and I

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

It’s tight but doable

[@lynskyrd]

@@thesearchforserotonin4068 Awesome- glad it worked out for you- good job.

[@mrbigdaddi27]

I just had one come into the shop i work at and it's fixing to go right back out! Hell with that shit short handed already thanks to you I will pass. LOL

[@QuangPham-ge6xn]

🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@user-Dr.]

Just another reason I drive GM.