r/DIYAutoRepair

Working on a 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid (2.5L 2AR-FXE). I'm replacing the engine electric water pump for code P261B. New pump is AISIN WPT-191 (Toyota 161A0-39025).

The problem: an orange high-voltage cable runs right in front of one of the 5 pump bolts. I can't get a socket or wrench on that bolt without moving the cable.

The cable is held by a fastener with a star pattern positioned at the center of the housing. It's the only fastener like it I can see, and there's no release tab or button that I can find. Photos attached ( first two are from the top view, third is from the bottom, and the fourth is from straight on

Where I'm at:
• Car is fully off, not in Ready
• Disconnected the 12V negative
• Not touching any orange connectors at the inverter

Questions:
1. How does this fastener come off? Does it need a specific tool?
2. Is car off plus 12V disconnected enough to move this cable, or do I need to pull the service plug first?
3. Has anyone done this pump on a 2012 to 2017 Camry Hybrid? Did you remove this fastener or work around it?
4. Buddy of mine said just cut the zip tie and then re-tie it once it’s done with a new one?

New to this whole mechanic thing so would appreciate any advice. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

I was changing the spark plugs on my 17 Altima sr and while tightening one of them it sheared clean off. I bought a spark plugs extractor tool off Amazon but the threads at the tip deform under pressure but they don’t catch if I don’t put any pressure on it. The visible surface of the spark plug is mainly porcelain from the plug except for a space circle thats maybe 3/16 inch in diameter right in the middle. What should I do next?

I dont know where this is connected in the other end... I dont know how to find a new one to buy, the only things I can find id copper and nickel coils of crap, i have no idea if thats what im actually supposed to use.

Im about ready to run this car into the lake, can someone please link me to the part I need (hard line, metal brake pipe, whatever it's called) and a picture of where the other end is attached, and preferably a video of what exactly is need to do?

How can I fix this? We recently got our family car this month but we already scratched our side mirror 2 times and the tailgate 1 time.

we are new drivers so of course it is devastating.. we also dont know much about cars, so is there anyway to fix or atleast hide the scratches with simple diy method like using a buffer?

or are the scratches too deep? Thanks!!! We really need a solution for this

(This is a cherry tiggo rev le btw)