Water Temperature Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Niro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Shut off the high voltage circuit.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")
- Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Drain the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (A).
- Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the connector brackets around the water temperature assembly.
- Remove the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) bracket (A).
- Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
- 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)
- Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hose (A) and ATF cooler coolant hose (B).
- Disconnect the EGR cooler coolant hose (A).
- 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)
- Remove the electric control EGR valve from the water temperature assembly.
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ELECTRIC EGR CONTROL VALVE ")
- 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)
- 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.