Kia Optima: Cooling System / Radiator
Components and components location
| Components |
| 1. Radiator 2. Radiator upper mounting bracket 3. Radiator upper hose 4. Radiator lower hose |
5. Radiator lower mounting insulator
6. Radiator air guard 7. Degassing hose and pipe |
Repair procedures
| Removal and Installation |
| 1. |
Remove the cooling fan. (Refer to Cooling System - "Cooling Fan") |
| 2. |
Drain engine coolant by loosening the drain plug. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
| 3. |
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
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| 4. |
Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
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| 5. |
Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Assembly") |
| 6. |
Remove the radiator upper mounting bolts (A) and then remove the radiator upper mounting brackets.
[LH]
[RH]
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| 7. |
Remove the radiator air guard (A). [LH]
[RH]
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| 8. |
Separate the condenser from the radiator. |
| 9. |
Pull the raditor (A) upward and remove it from engine room.
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| 10. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 11. |
Fill with engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
| 12. |
Start engine and check for leaks. |
| 13. |
Recheck engine coolant level. |
| Inspection |
Reservoir Cap Testing
| 1. |
Install the pressure cap and pressure tester on a SST (0K253-G5100).
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| 2. |
Apply a pressure of 125.52 - 154.94 kpa (1.28 - 1.58 kg/cm², 18.21 - 22.47 psi). |
| 3. |
Check for a drop in pressure. |
| 4. |
If the pressure drops, replace the cap. |
Radiator Leakage Test
| 1. |
Wait until engine is cool, then carefully remove the reservoir tank cap and fill the radiator with engine coolant, then install it on the pressure tester.
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| 2. |
Apply a pressure tester to the radiator and apply a pressure of 125.52 - 154.94 kpa (1.28 - 1.58 kg/cm², 18.21 - 22.47 psi). |
| 3. |
Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pressure. |
| 4. |
Remove the tester and reinstall the reservoir tank cap.
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Cooling Fan
Components and components location
Components
1. Cooling fan
2. Cooling fan motor
3. Cooling fan shroud
Specifications
Specifications
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Water Temperature Control Assembly
Components and components location
Components
1. Water temperature control
assembly
2. Engine coolant temperature sensor
3. Throttle body coolant hose
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Other information:
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