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How do you replace the water pump on a 1997 Hyundai Accent?

Tools Required:

- 10 mm socket

-12 mm socket

- 14mm socket

- Ratchet

- Extension

- Pliers

- Flat head screwdriver

- New Water Pump

Here are the steps to replace the water pump on a 1997 Hyundai Accent:

1. Remove the serpentine belt.

2. Drain the coolant from the radiator.

3. Remove the thermostat housing bolts and remove the thermostat housing.

4. Remove the water pump bolts and remove the water pump.

5. Scrape off any old gasket material from the mating surface, install the new water pump, and replace the gasket.

6. Reinstall the thermostat housing.

7. Reinstall the serpentine belt.

8. Refill the coolant.