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Engine Coolant Pump: Installation

  1. Clean the gasket surfaces of the engine coolant pump body and the cylinder block.
  2. Install the new Engine coolant pump gasket and Engine coolant pump assembly. Tighten the bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque

    Engine coolant pump bolt :

    15-22 Nm (150-220 kg.cm, 11-16 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Installing Coolant Pump Assembly
    G00328014Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the timing belt tensioner and timing belt. Adjust the timing belt tension, and then install the timing belt covers.
  4. Install the drive belt, and then adjust the auto tension.
  5. Refill the coolant.
  6. Run the engine and check for leak.
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