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Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Thermostat Removal and Installation

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7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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  1. Drain the engine coolant so that the level is below the thermostat.
  2. Remove the lower radiator hose (A).
  3. Remove the inlet fitting (A), gasket (B) and thermostat (C).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Fill the engine coolant.
  6. Start the engine and check for leaks.
  7. Recheck the coolant level.

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