Accent GT Coupe L4-1495cc 1.5L DOHC 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 tighten the bolts to 20-27 Nm (200-270 kg. cm., 14-20 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.
4. Install the timing belt covers.
5. Install the coolant pump pulley and drive belt, and then adjust the belt tension.
6. Refill the system with clean coolant.
7. Run the engine and check for leaks.
