Kia Picanto: Cooling System / Water Temperature Control Assembly
Repair procedures
1. | Disconnect the battery negative terminal. |
2. | Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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3. | Drain the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
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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 water hose (A).
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7. | Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps. Then, remove the connector brackets around the water temperature assembly.
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8. | Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with gasket (B).
Tightening torque :
19.6 - 26.5 N·m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf·m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb·ft) |
 Do not disassemble the water temperature control assembly (engine coolant stop valve). |
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9. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
10. | Fill the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
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11. | Start the engine and check for leaks. |
12. | Recheck the engine coolant level. |
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.Remove the engine room under cover and RH side cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly ...
Repair procedures
Removal And Installation
Thermostat
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency.
1.Remove the ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear seat back cover [RH] 2. Rear seat back cover [LH]
Repair procedures
Replacement
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WARNING
Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot
liquid in the cup holder while the
vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid
spills, you could be burned.
Such a burn to the driver could
lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury
in the ...