Water Temperature Control Assembly
Components and Component Location
Components

| 1. Water Control Thermostat Assembly 2. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 3. O-ring |
4. Water Pipe 5. Water Pipe Gasket |
Repair Procedures
Removal and Installation
Water Temperature Control Assembly
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the engine cover.
(See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)
Remove the engine room cover.
(See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(See Intake and Exhaust System - Air Cleaner)
Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).

Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector (A).

Disconnect the heater hose (A).

Disconnect the water hose (A).

Disconnect the turbocharger water hose (A).

Remove the water temperature control assembly (A).
Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")
Start the engine and check for leaks.
Water Pipe
Remove the water temperature control assembly.
Remove the intake manifold.
(See Intake and Exhaust System - Intake Manifold)
Disconnect the injector connectors (A).
Disconnect the rail pressure sensor (RPS) connector (B).

Remove the water pipe (A).
Tightening Torque
M6 Bolt:
9,8–11.8 N·m
M8 Bolt:
18,6–24 N·m

Install in the reverse order of removal.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.