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Removal And Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the engine cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")

  3. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  4. Loosen the drain plug and drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  5. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  6. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
    G13480055Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
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  8. Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector (A).
    G13480057Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the water hose (A).
    G13480058Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the turbocharger coolant hose (A).
    G13480059Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the water temperature control assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13480060Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Clean the surface of the water temperature control assembly before installing.
    • Always use new O-ring.
  13. Fill the radiator with coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  14. Start engine and check for leaks.
  15. Recheck engine coolant level.
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