Water Temperature Control Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Forte5 and 2015 Kia Forte Koup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Loosen the drain plug, and drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector.
(Refer to "ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ECTS) ")
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).

Fig 1: Radiator Upper Hose
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Remove the heater hose.
Disconnect water hose (A) and turbo charger water hose (B).

Fig 2: Water Hose And Turbo Charger Water Hose (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Water Hose And Turbo Charger Water Hose (2 Of 2)
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Remove the water temperature control assembly (A).
Tightening Torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Water Temperature Control Assembly
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Clean the surface of the water temperature control assembly before installing.