Hybrid/Electric Water Pump + Thermostat Replacement How-to for 3rd Gen Prius + Lexus CT200h

Let’s take a look at replacing the engine water pump on a hybrid/electric vehicle that uses an electric pump rather than a conventional belt/chain driven mechanical pump. I’m doing this on my 2015 Prius V, but the process should be similar for many newer hybrid & electric vehicles. The Prius has a separate pump for the inverter which is not covered in this video. Direct guide for: 2010-2015 Prius, 2012-2017 Prius V, 2011-2017 Lexus CT200h (all sharing the 1.8L hybrid 2ZR-FXE) Diagnostic code: P261B - engine coolant pump “B” control malfunction Subscribe for more interesting content from Breno Auto Garage! Instagram:   / brenoautogarage   PARTS: Water Pump - AISIN WPT190 Thermostat - AISIN THT017