Replacement And Air Bleeding
| WARNING | Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious scalding could be caused by hot fluid under high pressure escaping from the radiator. |
| CAUTION | When pouring engine coolant, be sure to shut the relay box lid and not to let coolant spill on the electrical parts or the paint. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately. |
- Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch.
- Remove radiator cap.
- Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant.
- Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.
- After draining engine coolant in the reservoir tank, clean the tank.
- Fill the radiator with water through the radiator cap and tighten the cap. NOTE: To most effectively bleed the air, pour the water slowly and press on the upper/lower radiator hoses.
- Start the engine and allow to come to normal operating temperature. Wait for the cooling fans to turn on several times. Accelerate the engine to aid in purging trapped air. Shut engine off.
- Wait until the engine is cool.
- Repeat steps 1 to 8 until the drained water runs clear.
- Fill fluid mixture with coolant and water (5 : 5) (Tropical region - 4:6) slowly through the radiator cap. Push the upper/lower hoses of the radiator so as bleed air easily. NOTE: Use only genuine antifreeze/coolant. For best corrosion protection, the coolant concentration must be maintained year-round at 35% minimum. Coolant concentrations less than 35% may not provide sufficient protection against corrosion or freezing. Coolant concentrations greater then 60% will impair cooling efficiency and are not recommended. CAUTION: Do not mix different brands of antifreeze/coolants. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products; they may not be compatible with the coolant.
- Start the engine and run until coolant circulates. When the cooling fan operates and coolant circulates, refill coolant through the radiator cap.
- Repeat 11 until the cooling fan 3 ~ 5 times and bleed air sufficiently out of the cooling system.
- Install the radiator cap and fill the reservoir tank to the "MAX" line with coolant.
- Run the vehicle under idle until the cooling fan operates 2 ~ 3 times.
- Stop the engine and wait coolant gets cool.
- Repeat 10 to 15 until the coolant level doesn't fall any more, bleed air out of the cooling system. NOTE: It takes time to bleed out all the air in the cooling system. Refill coolant when coolant gets cool completely, when recheck the coolant level in the reservoir tank for 2~3 days after replacing coolant. Coolant capacity : 6.8 L (7.2US qt, 5.9lmp qt)
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- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the battery and battery tray.
- Remove the under cover.
- Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
- Remove the radiator upper hose (A), lower hose (B) and then disconnect the fan motor connector (C).
- Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A/T only). (Refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM - (A6MF2) - 2.4L»(/hyundai/santa-fe/ii-2010-2012/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transaxle-system-a6mf2-g24-dohc) .)
- Remove the front bumper. (Refer to «FRONT BUMPER»(/hyundai/santa-fe/ii-2010-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-rear-bumpers) .)
- Disconnect the over flow hose (A) from the radiator.
- Remove the upper cover (A) and ATF cooler (B).
- Remove the guide (C) and radiator mounting bracket (D). Tightening torque: 8.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the A/C high pressure pipe bracket mounting bracket (A). Tightening torque : 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
- Separate the condenser from the radiator and then remove the upper cover (A) and cooling fan assembly (B). Tightening torque: 8.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)
- Pull radiator upper from engine room.
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Fill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks. NOTE: Bleed air from the cooling system. Start engine and let it run until it warms up. (Until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times.) Turn off engine. Check the coolant level and add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system. Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run engine again and check for leaks.
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- Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, and then install it on a pressure tester.
- Apply a pressure of 93.16 ~ 122.58kpa (0.95 ~ 1.25kg/cm 2 , 13.51 ~ 17.78psi).
- Check for a drop in pressure.
- If the pressure drops, replace the cap.
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- Wait until engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with engine coolant, then install it on the pressure tester.
- Apply a pressure tester to the radiator and apply a pressure of 93.16 ~ 122.58kpa (0.95 ~ 1.25kg/cm 2 , 13.51 ~ 17.78psi).
- Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pressure.
- Remove the tester and reinstall the radiator cap. NOTE: Check for engine oil in the coolant and/or coolant in the engine oil.
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- Loosen the drain plug (A), and then drain the engine coolant. CAUTION: Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious scalding could be caused by hot fluid under high pressure escaping from the radiator.
- Remove the drive belt (A).
- Remove the water inlet pipe bolt. Tightening torque : 9.8 ~ 11.8N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
- Remove the water pump (A) and the water pump gasket. Tightening torque : 18.6 ~ 23.5N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)
- Installation is reverse order of removal with a new water pump gasket.
Inspection
- Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
- Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
- Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks from hole, the seal is defective. Replace the coolant pump assembly. NOTE: A small amount of "weeping" from the bleed hole is normal.
Troubleshooting
Water Pump
| Symptoms | Possible Causes | Remedy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant leakage | From the bleed hole of the water pump | Visually check | Check leaks after about ten-minute warming up. | If coolant still leaks, replace a water pump. |
| If leakage stops, reuse the water pump (Do not replace the pump with a new one). | ||||
| From gaskets or bolts | Check the tightening of the water pump mounting bolts. | Retighten the mounting bolts. | ||
| Check damage of gaskets or inflow of dust. | Replace the gasket and clean dust off. | |||
| From outer surface of water pump | Check the material or any cracks of the water pump. | Poor material. If any crack found, replace the water pump. | ||
| Noise | From bearings From mechanical seals Impeller interference | Inspection with a stethoscope | After starting the engine, check noise with a stethoscope. | If there is no noise, reuse the water pump (do not replace it). |
| If there is any noise from the water pump, remove the drive belt and recheck. | ||||
| Inspection after removing a drive belt | After removing a water pump and a drive belt, check noise again. | If there is noise, reuse the water pump. Check other drive line parts. | ||
| If there is no noise, replace the water pump with a new one. | ||||
| Inspection after removing a water pump | After removing a water pump and a drive belt, check noise again. | If there is any interference between them, replace the water pump with a new one. | ||
| Overheating | Damaged impeller Loosened impeller | Loosened impeller | Corrosion of the impeller wing | Check engine coolant. Poor coolant quality/Maintenance check |
| Impeller separation from the shaft | Replace the water pump. | |||
WATER PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Removal
Note. Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat.
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- Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
- Remove the radiator lower hose (A).
- Remove water inlet fitting (A), gasket (B) and thermostat (C). Tightening torque : 7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
- Installation is reverse order of removal. NOTE: Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward.
- Fill the engine coolant.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
- Recheck the coolant level.
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- Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the water.
- Check the valve opening temperature. Valve opening temperature: 82°C (177°F) Full opening temperature: 95°C (205°F) If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
- Check the valve lift. Valve lift : 8mm (0.3in.) or more at 95°C (205°F) If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
| Symptoms | Possible Causes | Remedy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant leakage | From the thermostat gasket | Check the mounting bolts | Check the torque of the mounting bolts | Retighten the bolts and check leakage again. |
| Check the gasket for damage | Check gasket or seal for damage | Replace gaskets and reuse the thermostat. | ||
| Cooled excessively | Low heater performance (cool air blows-out) Thermogauge indicates 'LOW' | Visually check after removing the radiator cap. | Insufficient coolant or leakage. | After refilling coolant, recheck. |
| GDS check & Starting engine | Check DTCs Check connection of the fan clutch or the fan motor. * If the fan clutch is always connected, there will be a noise at idle. | Check the engine coolant sensor, wiring and connectors. Replace the components. | ||
| Remove the thermostat and inspect | Check if there are dusts or chips in the thermostat valve. Check adherence of the thermostat. | Clean the thermostat valve and reuse the thermostat. Replace the thermostat, if it doesn't work properly. | ||
| Heated excessively | Engine overheated Thermogauge indicates 'HI' | Visually check after removing the radiator cap. | Insufficient coolant or leakage. * Be careful when removing a radiator cap of the overheated vehicle. Check air in cooling system. | After refilling coolant, recheck. Check the cylinder head gaskets for damage and the tightening torque of the mounting bolts. |
| GDS check & Starting engine | Check DTCs Check the fan motor performance as temperature varies. Check if the fan clutch slips. Check the water pump adherence or impeller damaged. | Check the engine coolant sensor, wiring and connectors. Check the fan motor, the relay and the connector. Replace the fan clutch, if it doesn't work properly. Replace the water pump, if it doesn't work properly. | ||
| Immerse the thermostat in boiling water and inspection. | After removing the thermostat, check it works properly. * Check the thermostat opens at the valve opening temperature. | Replace the thermostat, if it doesn't work properly. | ||
THERMOSTAT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART