Kia Sportage: Thermostat
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
NOTE
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a
lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not
remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat.
1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
2. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
3. Remove water inlet fitting (C), gasket (B) and thermostat (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
4. Installation is reverse order of removal.
CAUTION
- Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward.
- When assembling the thermostat, place the thermostat on the housing
with a protrusion of thermostat
matching with a groove of the housing and install the gasket and inlet
fitting. Be careful the thermostat
doesn't get out of the groove on the housing.
5. Fill the engine coolant.
6. Start the engine and check for leaks.
7. Recheck the coolant level
Inspection
1. Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the water.
2. Check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature: 82 +- 1.5ºC
(179.6 +- 2.7ºF)
Full opening temperature: 95ºC (203ºF)
If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
3. Check the valve lift.
Valve lift: 8mm (0.3in.) or more at 95ºC (203ºF)
If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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Oil And Filter Replacement
CAUTION
Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil will result in the
removal of natural fats from the skin, leading to
dryness, irritation
Components and
Components Location
Components
Balance shaft & oil pump
assembly
Balance shaft chain tensioner
Balance shaft chain
Balance shaft chain sprocket
Balance shaft
SEE MORE:
1. Commercial spot welding machines do not perform
as well as the machines used in the manufacturing
process. When spot welding, increase the number
of spot welds by 30% (1.3 times the original number
of welds).
2. When spot welding, weld in the middle of the joint.
Spot welding on the
Description and Operation
Description
Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) is installed on the accelerator pedal module and detects the rotation angle of the accelerator pedal. The APS is one of the most important sensors in engine control system, so it consists of the two sensors which adapt