Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
12 - SQR484F COOLING SYSTEM
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12
Water Pump Assembly
Removal
1. Turn off all the electrical equipment and ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the engine trim cover assembly (See page 10-10).
4. Drain the coolant (See page 12-13).
5. Remove the accessory drive belt (See page 07-23).
6. Use an engine equalizer to hang the engine.
7. Remove the engine right mounting assembly (See page 07-68).
8. Remove the engine timing belt (See page 07-28).
9. Remove the water pump assembly.
a. Remove the fixing bolt (arrow) from timing belt idler
pulley, and remove the timing belt idler pulley.
(Tightening torque: 40 + 5 N·m)
b. Remove 6 fixing bolts (arrow) from water pump
assembly.
(Tightening torque: 8 + 3 N·m)
Always make sure engine is cold before operating cooling system.
Never open expansion tank cap or remove drain cock plug when engine is operating or cooling system
overheats. The engine coolant and steam with high-pressure and overheat may flow out and cause
serious personal injury.
If your body contacts coolant accidentally, clean it with water immediately. If it is serious, please go to
hospital.
Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents when repairing.
Try to prevent body paint surface from being scratched during removal and installation.