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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the under covers (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Under Covers
    G07367607Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Loosen the drain plug (A), and then drain the engine coolant.
    CAUTION: Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious scalding could be caused by hot fluid under high pressure escaping from the radiator.
    Fig 2: Drain Plug
    G07367608Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B) and reservoir hose.
    Fig 3: Radiator Upper & Lower Hoses
    G07367609Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the radiator.
    1. Disconnect the fan connector (A) and remove the fan assembly (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      8.8 ~ 10.8N.m (0.9 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

    2. Remove the radiator upper mounting brackets (C).

      Tightening torque: 

      8.8 ~ 10.8N.m (0.9 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

      Fig 4: Fan Connector, Fan Assembly & Radiator Upper Mounting Brackets
      G07367610Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      Coupe 

      Fig 5: Fan Connector, Fan Assembly & Radiator Upper Mounting Brackets (Coupe)
      G07367611Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. After pulling back the condenser fixing bracket and then, remove the radiator assembly.
  5. Installation is reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
  • Bleed air from the cooling system.
  • Start engine and let it run until it warms up. (Until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times.)
  • Turn off engine. Check the coolant level and add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.
  • Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run engine again and check for leaks.