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Electric Thermostat

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  1. Drain engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  2. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A)
    G13482553Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the electric thermostat (ECT) connector (A).
    G13482554Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the electric thermostat (ECT) (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13482555Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward.
    • When assembling the thermostat, place the thermostat on the housing with a protrusion of thermostat matching with a groove of the housing and install the inlet fitting. Be careful the thermostat doesn't get out of the groove on the housing.
    • Clean surface on the rubber packing contact surface.
  6. Fill the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  7. Start the engine and check for leaks.
  8. Recheck the coolant level.
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