Kia Sorento: Water pump Repair procedures

Removal and Installation

1.	Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.

2.	Remove the water pump belt. (Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")

3.	Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

4.	Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")

5.	Disconnect the water pump connector (A).

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)

Engine Mechanical System — Cooling System / Water pump / Repair procedures / Removal and Installation illustration

Remove the water pump (A).

Tightening torque :

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

Engine Mechanical System — Cooling System / Water pump / Repair procedures / Removal and Installation illustration

Remove the water pump housing (A) with the gasket.

Tightening torque :

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

Engine Mechanical System — Cooling System / Water pump / Repair procedures / Removal and Installation illustration

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Always use the new gasket.

•	Always use the new water inlet pipe O-ring.

•	When installing the water pump, apply anti-freeze or soapy water to O-ring.

10.

Fill with engine coolant.

(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")

The coolant must be injected according to the integrated thermal management module (ITM) coolant filling method.

11.	Start engine and check for leaks.

12.	Recheck engine coolant level.

Components 1. Water pump pulley2. Water pump 3. Water pump gasket4. Water pump housing5. Water pump housing gasket...

Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Causes Remedy Coolant leakage ...

Manuals list