Driving Plate: Removal & Installation Kia Sedona I

REMOVAL

1. Remove the air duct.
2. Remove the hood locker.
3. Disconnect the horn connector.
4. Remove the shroud upper member.
5. Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector and the condenser fan motor connector.
6. Remove the radiator fan and the condenser fan.
7. After marking on the radiator hose and clamp, disconnect the upper, lower hose and over flow hose.
8. Remove the radiator.

INSTALLATION

1. Fill the radiator reservoir tank with new coolant.
2. Run the engine till coolant temperature increases to open thermostat valve, and then stop the engine.
3. Remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with water up to the filler neck, and fill the reservoir tank up to the specified level.
4. Check if there are any leakage from radiator, hose and connecting part.

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1. Inspect the radiator cap for damage, crack and weakening.
2. Connect the radiator cap tester to the radiator cap.
3. Apply the pressure to the tester untill the needle is fixed.
4. If the needle stays at the same position for 10 seconds, the radiator cap is in good condition.

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1. Remove the air duct.
2. Remove the hood locker.
3. Disconnect the horn connector.
4. Remove the shroud upper member.
5. Disconnect the radiator fan motor connector.
6. Remove the radiator fan.

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1. Radiator fan motor Check if the radiator fan is rotating when the battery voltage is supplied to both terminals as shown in the figure. Check if there is abnormal noise while motor is rotating.

1. Installation is done in the reverse order of disassembly procedure. CAUTION: When assembling the shroud, be cautions not to touch the cooling fan. After installing, while the fan is operating, check if there is abnormal noise and vibration.

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1. Clean the gasket mating surface of the water pump body and cylinder block.
2. After installing new O-ring in the groove at front of the water pipe, soak it with water. At this time, do not soak it with oil or grease.
3. After installing a new water pump gasket and water pump assembly, tighten it to the specified torque see scheme 140 Tightening torque: (A) 5EA:14.7-21.6 N.m (150-220 kg.cm, 10.8-15.9 lb.ft) (B) 1EA:32.4-49.0 N.m (330-500 kg.cm, 23.9-36.2 lb.ft) (C) 2EA:19.6-26.5 N.m (200-270 kg.cm, 14.5-19.5 lb.ft)
4. Install the timing belt tensioner and timing belt. After adjusting the timing belt tension, install the timing belt cover.
5. After installing the water pump pulley and driving belt, adjust the belt tension.
6. Refill it with coolant.
7. Check for leakage by running the engine.

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1. Drain the coolant to the bottom level of thermostat.
2. Remove the water outlet fitting.
3. Remove the thermostat.