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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  2. Remove the drive belt.

    (Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")

  3. Remove the water pump pulley (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Pulley
    G11822795Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the water pump (A).
Fig 2: Locating Water Pump
G11822796Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.