Kia Picanto (JA): Cooling System / Cooling Fan

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cooling System / Cooling Fan

Components and components location

Components

1. Cooling fan
3. Cooling fan motor

3. Cooling fan shroud

Specifications

Item	Specification
Fan type	Puller
Fan speed control	ON - OFF
Air flow rate [㎥/h]	1,570 - 8% min.
Fan speed (rpm)	1,960 ± 8%
Current (A)	10.0 + 10% max.

Description and operation

Description

[Air conditioning type]

The cooling fan operates in 2 stages (HIGH/LOW). The engine control module (ECM) controls the cooling fan according to the coolant temperature, vehicle speed and A/C operation.

[Non-Air conditioning type]

The cooling fan operates in 1 stage (HIGH). The engine control module (ECM) controls the cooling fan according to the coolant temperature, vehicle speed and A/C operation.

Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram

Repair procedures

Removal and Installation

1.	Remove the radiator. (Refer to Cooling System - "Radiator")

Remove the cooling fan assembly (A) from the radiator.

Tightening torque :

4.9 - 7.9 N·m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf·m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb·ft)

3.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly

1.	Remove the cooling fan (A) from the cooling fan assembly.

Remove the fan motor (A) from the cooling fan shroud.

Tightening torque :

3.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb·ft, 34.7 - 52.1 lb·in)

3.	Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Inspection

Fan motor

1.	Disconnect the fan motor connector.

2.	Connect the battery voltage to the "+" terminal and ground to "-" terminal.

3.	Check the cooling fan motor operates well.

❮Reservoir Tank

Components and components location Components 1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir hose & pipe 3. Turbo charger water drain hose 4. Water return hose Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1.

Radiator❯

Components and components location Components 1. Radiator 2. Radiator upper hose 3. Radiator lower hose 4. Radiator upper mounting bracket 5.

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