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Removal And Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner.

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

  3. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  4. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  5. Remove the cooling fan assembly.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLING FAN ")

  6. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) from the radiator.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Radiator Upper Hose From Radiator
    G12328670Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A) from the radiator.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Radiator Lower Hose From Radiator
    G12328671Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the radiator reservoir hose (A).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Radiator Reservoir Hose
    G12328672Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the A/C pipe (A) from the radiator.

    Tightening Torque  :

    4.9 - 8.3 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 6.1 lb.ft)

    Fig 4: Separating A/C Pipe From Radiator
    G12328673Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the radiator upper mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque  :

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 5: Removing Radiator Upper Mounting Bracket
    G12328674Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the radiator upper mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening Torque  :

    4.9 - 8.3 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 6.1 lb.ft)

    [RH] 

    Fig 6: Removing Radiator Upper Mounting Bolt (RH)
    G12328675Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [LH] 

    Fig 7: Removing Radiator Upper Mounting Bolt (LH)
    G12328676Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the radiator lower mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening Torque  :

    4.9 - 8.3 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 6.1 lb.ft)

    [RH] 

    Fig 8: Removing Radiator Lower Mounting Bolt (RH)
    G12328677Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [LH] 

    Fig 9: Removing Radiator Lower Mounting Bolt (LH)
    G12328678Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the inverter radiator lower pipe (A) from the radiator.

    Tightening Torque  :

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 10: Removing Inverter Radiator Lower Pipe From Radiator
    G12328679Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the radiator (A).
    Fig 11: Removing Radiator
    G12328680Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  16. Fill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks.
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