Removal and Installation |
Disassembly of the thermostat may have an adverse effect, causing deteriorated cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat. |
1. |
Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
2. |
Drain the coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
3. |
Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
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4. |
Remove the water inlet fitting (A).
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5. |
Remove the thermostat (A).
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6. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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7. |
Fill the engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
8. |
Start the engine and check for leaks. |
9. |
Recheck the coolant level. |
Inspection |
1. |
Immerse thermostat in water heated to over 95°C (203°F), then heat for at least 3 minutes to check valve lift.
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2. |
Check the valve opening temperature. If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
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3. |
Check the valve lift. If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Photo Sensor Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Switch "ON" the ignition.
2.
Connect the KDS/GDS.
3.
Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lamp, and check
the change in output voltage.
4.
The voltage ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Rheostat Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the crash pad plate [LH] (A) after loosening the screws.
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