Accent GL Sedan L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (1997)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Drain the coolant and disconnect the coolant outlet pipe connection hose from the coolant pump.
2. Remove the drive belt and engine coolant pump pulley.
3. Remove the timing belt covers and the timing belt idler.
4. Remove the coolant pump mounting bolts, then remove the generator brace.
5. Remove the coolant pump assembly from the cylinder block.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the gasket surfaces of the coolant pump body and the cylinder block.
2. Install a new coolant pump gasket and O-ring to the coolant pump, then using the illustration to determine bolt location by length, install and
tighten the bolts to 12-15 Nm (120-150 kg. cm., 9-11 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the timing belt idler and timing belt.
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Adjust the timing belt tension.
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Refer to the timing system section for procedures.