Kia Optima: Removal and Installation
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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. |
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Drain engine coolant so its level
is below thermostat. |
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Disconnect the radiator lower
hose (A).
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| 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)
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| 4. |
Installation is reverse order
of removal.
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Install the thermostat
with the jiggle valve upward. |
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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. |
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| 5. |
Fill the engine coolant. |
| 6. |
Start the engine and check for
leaks. |
| 7. |
Recheck the coolant level. |
1.
Immerse the thermostat in water
and gradually heat the water.
2.
Check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature:
82 ± 1.5°C (17 ...
See also:
Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor. Specifications
Specifications
▷ Type: Negative Thermal Coefficient Type
Temp.[(°C)°F]
Resistance (kΩ)
(-40)-40
48.1
(-20)-4.0
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Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the oil temperature
sensor connector.
3.
Measure resistance between sensor
signal terminal and sensor g ...
3 Point Rear Center Belt
To fasten the rear center belt
1. Slowly pull the tongue plates out from the retractor.
2. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the open end of the buckle (C) until an audible
“click" is heard, ...
Inspection