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Water Temperature Assembly

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WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION " before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  • Be sure to shut off the high voltage circuit according to the "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE " before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.
  1. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")

  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  3. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  5. Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Hose
    G12328694Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the connector brackets around the water temperature assembly.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Wiring Connectors And Harness Clamps
    G12328695Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) bracket (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Bracket
    G12328696Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Radiator Upper Hose
    G12328697Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the EGR cooler pipe C (A).

    Tightening Torque  :

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

    Fig 5: Removing EGR Cooler Pipe C
    G12328698Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hose (A) and ATF cooler coolant hose (B).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Coolant Hose And ATF Cooler Coolant Hose
    G12328699Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the EGR cooler coolant hose (A).
    Fig 7: Disconnecting EGR Cooler Coolant Hose
    G12328700Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the EGR cooler pipe B (A).

    Tightening Torque  :

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

    Fig 8: Removing EGR Cooler Pipe B
    G12328701Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the electric control EGR valve from the water temperature assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ELECTRIC EGR CONTROL VALVE ")

  14. 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)

    Fig 9: Removing Water Temperature Control Assembly
    G12328702Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Install a new O-ring.
    • Clean surface on the O-ring and install the O-ring after wetting with water.