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).
![](images/water_temperature_control_assembly-379/333/sjam17047d.gif) |
5. | Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
![](images/water_temperature_control_assembly-379/333/sjam17041d.gif) |
6. | Disconnect the water hose (A).
![](images/water_temperature_control_assembly-379/333/sjdem6158l_n.gif) |
7. | Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps. Then, remove the connector brackets around the water temperature assembly.
![](images/water_temperature_control_assembly-379/333/sjam17103l.gif) |
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) |
![](images/water_temperature_control_assembly-379/333/sjdem6437l_n.gif) 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.
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WARNING
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Description and operation
Description
The
passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects
the front passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM
determines if and when to deploy the PAB.
Never
attempt to measure the circuit resista ...