Kia Sedona: Thermostat Repair procedures| Removal |
Removal of the thermostat may have an adverse effect, causing
a reduction in 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 engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
| 3. |
Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
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| 4. |
Remove the water inlet fitting (A) and the thermostat (B).
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| 5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 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. |
| 3. |
Check the valve lift.
If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat. |
Thermostat Components and Components Location
Thermostat TroubleshootingPurge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Description and Operation
Description
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV), installed on the surge
tank, controls the passage between the canister and the intake manifold.
It is a solenoid valve and is open when the ECM ...
Panic
1. Press the panic button (6) for more than 1 second.
2. The horn sounds and hazard warning light flash for about 27 seconds.
✽ NOTICE
To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the sm ...