Kia Sportage: Thermostat
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
NOTE
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.
1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
2. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).

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)

4. Installation is reverse order of removal.
CAUTION
- Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward.
- 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.
5. Fill the engine coolant.
6. Start the engine and check for leaks.
7. Recheck the coolant level
Inspection
1. Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the water.

2. Check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature: 82 +- 1.5ºC
(179.6 +- 2.7ºF)
Full opening temperature: 95ºC (203ºF)
If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
3. Check the valve lift.
Valve lift: 8mm (0.3in.) or more at 95ºC (203ºF)
If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting


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Components and
Components Location
Components
Balance shaft & oil pump
assembly
Balance shaft chain tensioner
Balance shaft chain
Balance shaft chain sprocket
Balance shaft
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Components and Components Location
Component
Pin Information
Rear wiper motor
(Power)
IPM
Stop lamp
-
ESC unit
U_H_Box (ABS 7.5A
fuse)
Stop lamp switch
Stop lamp 10A fuse
-
-
IPM (Rear wiper 15 A)
Rear wiper motor
(Signal)
-
-
GND
IPM (BCM)
IPM (Do
Specifications
Specifications
Ignition System
Starting System
Charging System
CAUTION
COLD CRANKING AMPERAGE is the amperage a battery can deliver for 30
seconds and maintain a
terminal voltage of 7.2V or greater at a specified temperature.
RESERVE CAPACITY RATING is amou