Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this chapter.
Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alternator.
Hood Assembly Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Hood assembly
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Repair procedures
Refrigerant Recovery
Use only U.L.-listed service equipment that is certified to
meet the requirements of SAE J2210 when removing HFC-134a (R-134a) from
the air conditioning system.
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