Kia Carens. Manual - part 49

3. Place thermostat housing and tighten bolt and nut.

Tightening torque : 14~19 lb-ft(19~26 N·m, 1.9~2.6 kg-m)

4. Fill radiator with specified amount and type of engine coolant.

5. Connect negative battery cable.

6. Start engine and check for leaks.

Inspection

1. Visually check that thermostat is airtight.

2. Place thermostat and a thermometer in water.

3. Gradually heat water and check following.

Initial opening temperature : 188~93°F(86.5~89.5°C)°F(°C)
Full open temperature : 212°F(100°C)
Full open lift : 0.31 in (8.0 mm) min.

Engine Mechanical System

 Cooling System - Radiator

Engine Mechanical System

  2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

 

Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Drain engine coolant.

3. Remove fresh air duct.

4. Disconnect upper radiator hose.

5. Disconnect cooling fan motor connector.

6. Disconnect condense fan motor connector.

7. Disconnect coolant reservoir hose.

8. Remove radiator upper brackets.

9. Disconnect Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) inlet and outlet pipe.

10. Disconnect lower radiator hose.

11. Lift radiator assembly from engine compartment.

12. Remove cooling fan assembly and condenser fan assembly.

Installation

1. Install cooling fan assembly an condenser fan assembly.

2. Install radiator assembly into engine compartment.

3. Connect lower radiator hose.

4. Connect ATF inlet and outlet pipes.

5. Install radiator upper brackets.

6. Connect coolant reservoir hose.

7. Connect condenser fan motor connector.

8. Connect cooling fan motor connector.

9. Connect upper radiator hose.

10. Install fresh air duct.