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Repair procedures: Removal: Notes

WATER PUMP 

  1. Drain the engine coolant.
    WARNING: System is under high pressure when the engine is hot. To avoid danger of releasing scalding engine coolant, remove the cap only when the engine is cool.
  2. Remove drive belt (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Belt
    G06837864Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the 4 bolts and pump pulley (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Pump Pulley
    G06837865Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the water pump (A) and gasket.
    Fig 3: Identifying Water Pump
    G06837866Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.