Kia Optima: Cooling System / Water Temperature Control Assembly
Components and components location
1. Water temperature control
assembly
2. Engine coolant temperature sensor
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3. Throttle body coolant hose
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Repair procedures
1. |
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")
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2. |
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
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3. |
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - “Air Cleaner”)
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4. |
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
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5. |
Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
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6. |
Disconnect the bypass hose (A).
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7. |
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)
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Clean surface on the O-ring and install the O-ring after
wetting with water.
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8. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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9. |
Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
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10. |
Start engine and check for leaks.
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Components and components location
Components
1. Radiator
2. Radiator upper mounting bracket
3. Radiator upper hose
4. Radiator lower hose
5. Radiator l ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Water pump pulley
2. Water pump
3. Water pump gasket
Repair procedures
Removal and Installa ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
[SBC Console]
1. Console side cover [LH]
2. Console side cover [RH]
3. Console tray
4. Console upper garnish
5. Console armrest mat
6. Console upper cover
7. Floor console assembly
8. Console ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Oil screen gasket
2. Oil screen
3. Oil pan
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room ...