Reassembly: Removal & Installation Kia Sorento I

REMOVAL

1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector after disconnecting the ground cable of the battery.
3. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.

INSTALLATION

1. Apply sealant to the sensor's threads. Tighten it to the specified torque. Recommended sealant: Three bond No. 2310 or LOCTITE 962T Tightening torque The coolant sensor: 20-40 N.m (200-400 kg. cm, 14-29 lb. ft)
2. Connect the coolant temperature sensor to the harness.
3. Connect the ground cable of battery.
4. Refill the coolant.

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1. Using the drain plug, drain the coolant.
2. Remove the drive belt and the engine coolant pump pulley.
3. Remove the timing belt cover, the auto tensioner and idler pulley.
4. Remove the water outlet fitting, the thermostat case and the water pump fitting.
5. Remove the engine coolant pump mounting bolts.
6. Remove the engine coolant pump assembly from the cylinder block.

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1. To install, reverse removal procedure.
2. Fill the radiator and reservoir tank with a clean coolant mixture.
3. Run the engine until the coolant warms up enough so that the thermostat value opens and then turn off the engine.
4. Remove the radiator cap and pour the coolant up to the filler neck of the radiator. Fill the reservoir tank to the upper level.
5. Check that there are no leaks from the radiator, hoses or connections.
6. Check auto transmission fluid level and fill to appropriate level, as necessary.

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1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery cable.
2. Disconnect the connectors from the fan motor.
3. Remove the radiator fan assembly mounting bolts.
4. Remove the radiator fan assembly from the radiator.
5. Remove the fan mounting clip and detach the fan from the fan motor.

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1. Check that the radiator fan rotates when battery voltage is applied between the terminals.
2. Check that there are no abnormal noises while the motor is running.

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1. Remove the radiator fan motor relay from the relay box in the engine room.
2. Check continuity with an ohmmeter.
3. Apply 12V to terminal 85 and ground to terminal 86. Check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.
4. If there is no continuity, replace fan motor relay.

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1. Drain the coolant to thermostat level or below.
2. Remove the inlet fitting and gasket.
3. Remove the thermostat.