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Chery Tiggo 5 (T21). Service manual - part 157

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b. Loosen the elastic clamp (1) and disconnect the

connection between radiator discharge hose and
radiator assembly.

c. Loosen the elastic clamp (2) and disconnect the

connection between engine inlet pipe and radiator
assembly.

d. Remove the radiator.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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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.

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(Tightening torque: 40 + 5 N·m)

b. Remove 6 fixing bolts (arrow) from water pump

assembly.

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(Tightening torque: 8 + 3 N·m)

WARNING

 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.

CAUTION

 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.

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c. Remove the water pump assembly and gasket.

Inspection

1. Check water pump gasket.

Check water pump gasket for wear or bends. If wear or
bends are found, replace the gasket.

2. Check water pump assembly.

Check water pump assembly carefully. If any of the following occurs, replace the water pump assembly
immediately.
a. Contact surfaces of water pump assembly and cylinder block is uneven.
b. Impeller of water pump assembly is damaged.
c. Bearing of water pump assembly is loosened.
d. There is abnormal noise when water pump assembly is turning.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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CAUTION

 Clean the installation surface of water pump assembly.
 If water pump is damaged, replace rather than attempt to repair it.
 Check that coolant has been added to the specified level after installation.
 Perform cooling system pressure test after adding coolant. check for leakage in the cooling system.

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