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 (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Fuse switch
Always, put the fuse switch at the ON position.
If you move the switch to the OFF position, some items such as audio and digital
clock must be reset and transmitter (or smart key) may not work properly.
If the fuse switch is in OFF, a warning sign will illuminate on the dashboard.
CAUTION
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up and down, or right and left.
2.
Adjust the tailgate height by turning the tailgate overslam bumpers (B).
3.
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