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Removal And Installation

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

    (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. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
    G15694023Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
    G15694024Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the cooling fan assembly.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLING FAN ")

  8. Remover the front bumper assembly.

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

  9. Remove the air guide (A).

    RH 

    G15694025Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    LH 

    G15694026Courtesy 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)

    RH 

    G15694027Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    LH 

    G15694028Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Separate the condenser and then remove the radiator (A).
    G15694029Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Fill with engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  14. Start engine and check for leaks.
  15. Recheck engine coolant level.
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