Kia Cee'd: Cooling System / Radiator Repair procedures
| Removal and Installation |
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
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| 2. |
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and exhaust system - "Air Cleaner")
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| 3. |
Remove the battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
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| 4. |
Disconnect the over flow hose (A) from the radiator.
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| 5. |
Loosen the drain plug, and drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator
cap to drain with speed.
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| 6. |
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).
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| 7. |
Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses.
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| 8. |
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to body - "Front Bumper Cover")
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| 9. |
Remove the air guard (A).
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| 10. |
Remove the upper mounting bracket (A).
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| 11. |
Separate the condenser from the radiator and then pull the radiator
(A) upper from vehicle.
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| 12. |
Remove the cooling fan & reservior tank (A) from the radiator (B).
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| 13. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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| 14. |
Fill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks.
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| 15. |
Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run engine again and check for
leaks.
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| Inspection |
| 1. |
Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, and then
install it on a pressure tester.
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| 2. |
Apply a pressure of 93.16 ~ 122.58kpa (0.95 ~ 1.25kg/cm², 13.51 ~ 17.78psi).
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| 3. |
Check for a drop in pressure.
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| 4. |
If the pressure drops, replace the cap.
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| 1. |
Wait until engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap and
fill the radiator with engine coolant, then install a pressure tester
on it.
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| 2. |
Apply a pressure of 93 ~ 123kPa (0.95 ~ 1.25kgf/cm², 14 ~ 19psi).
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| 3. |
Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pressure.
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| 4. |
If the pressure drops, check hoses, the radiator and the water pump
for leakage. If there is no leakage, inspect the heater core, the cylinder
block and the cylinder head.
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| 5. |
Remove the tester and reinstall the radiator cap.
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Radiator Components and components location
Components
1. Radiator
2. Mounting insulator
3. Radiator upper mounting bracket
4. Radiator upper hose
5. Radiator lower hose
6. Filler neck a ...
Cooling Fan Components and components location
Components
1. Cooling fan
2. Fan motor
3. Fan shroud
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