Kia Carens. Manual - part 50

11. Connect negative battery cable.

12. Fill engine coolant (Refer to engine coolant replacement)

13. Start engine and check for leaks.

Inspection

1. Check for cracks, damage or wesr leakage.

2. Check for bent fins. if bent, repair with a fin comb or similar tool.

3. Check for damaged radiator inlet and outlet and hose connections.

Engine Mechanical System

 Cooling System - Radiator Cap

Engine Mechanical System

  2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

 

Inspection

Radiator cap valve

1. Remove foreign material from radiator cap valve and the valve seat.

2. Attach radiator cap to a radiator cap tester. Apply pressure gradually to 15 psi(103 kPa, 1.05 kg/cm²).

3. Wait about 10seconds. Verify that pressure has not decreased.

4. Replace radiator cap as necessary.

Negative pressure valve

1. Pull negative pressure valve to open it. Verify that it closes completely when released.

2. Check for damage on contact surfaces, and for a cracked or deformed seal.

3. Replace radiator cap as necessary.

Engine Mechanical System

 Cooling System - Drive Belt

Engine Mechanical System