Driving Plate: Diagnosis Kia Sedona I

INSPECTION

1. Check if there are foreign objects among radiator fins.
2. Inspect the radiator fins for damage, if necessary, straighten them up.
3. Inspect the radiator for corrosion, damage and rust.
4. Inspect the radiator for crack, damage and any weakened part.

1. Heat the thermostat and check if the valve operates properly.
2. Check to determine the temperature at which the value begins to open and is completely opened.

Valve opening temperature: 80.0-84.0°C (176-183.2°F)

The temperature when the valve is completely opened: 95°C (203°F)

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1. Align the arrangement mark of thermostat housing with the jiggle valve.
2. Check to ensure that the flange of the thermostat at is correctly seated in the socket of the thermost at housing. If the thermostat is installed in the wrong direction, the bottom of the thermostat will touch the rib inside the intake manifold, making it impossible to seat flange in position.
3. Install a new gasket and engine coolant outlet fitting. Engine coolant outlet fitting bolt, tightening torque: 17-20 N.m (170-200 kg.m, (12.54-14.75 lb.ft)
4. Refill the coolant.

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