Removal And Installation

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Remove the engine cover.
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the radiator upper hose.
(Refer to Cooling System - "RADIATOR ")
Disconnect the Heater Hose.
(Refer to Engine And Transmission Assembly - "ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the bypass hose (A) and the throttle body coolant hose (B) (if equipped).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Bypass Hose And Throttle Body Coolant Hose
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with the O-ring (B).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 2: Removing Water Temperature Control Assembly With O-Ring
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:
- Install a new O-ring.
- Clean surface on the O-ring and install the O-ring after wetting with water.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Start engine and check for leaks.