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).](images/books/1921/20/index%2025.png)
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.](images/books/1921/20/index%2026.png)
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.](images/books/1921/20/index%2027.png)
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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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
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Description and
Operation
Description
The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) System consists of a throttle body with
an integrated control motor and
throttle position sensor (TPS). Instead of the traditional throttle cable, an
Accelerator Position Sensor GAPS) is used
to receive driver
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist malfunction
A: Check Speed Limit Assist system
When Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is not
working properly, the warning message
will appear on the cluster for several seconds,
and the master (
) warning light
will appear on the cluster. If this occurs,
hav