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Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  3. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Remove the air duct.

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

  5. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).
    G13309406Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the front bumper beam.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT BUMPER BEAM ASSEMBLY ")

  7. Remove the air intake shield (A).
    G13309407Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the air guard (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13309408Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the A/C pipe mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13309409Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the reservoir hose (A).
    G13309410Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. 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)

    [LH] 

    G13309411Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [RH] 

    G13309412Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the radiator assembly (A).
    G13309413Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the cooling fan assembly from the radiator.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLING FAN ")

  14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  15. Fill the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  16. Start engine and check for leaks.
  17. Recheck engine coolant level.
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