Removal and Installation

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Loosen the drain plug, and then drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the drive belt after turning the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise.
(Refer to Timing System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the water pump pulley (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Pulley
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Remove the water pump sub assembly (A) with the gasket.
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Water Pump Sub Assembly
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Remove the exhaust manifold.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "EXHAUST MANIFOLD ")
Remove the water pump housing (B) with the gasket and the water inlet pipe (A).
Tightening torque

Bolt (C):

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Bolt (D):

18.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Removing Water Pump Housing With Gasket And Water Inlet Pipe
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Install in the reverse order of removal with a new water pump gasket.
Fill the engine coolant.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
Recheck the coolant level.