Kia Stinger CK Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Water Temperature Control Assembly

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 19Emission Control System — 12Engine Control System/Fuel System — 51Automatic Transmission System — 34All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 7Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 25Steering — 8Restraints — 19Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 47Front Seat Belt — 63Body Electrical System — 99Windshield Wiper/Washer — 11Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
21steps
~126min
4/5difficulty
010203040509.87N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 21

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Water Temperature Control Assembly
2. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
3. Water Outlet Hose


4. Heater Hose
5. Intake Manifold Water Hose
6. Oil Cooler Hose

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the engine cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)

  3. Remove the engine compartment under cover (front).

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  4. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")

  5. Remove the right hood seal cover (A).

  6. Remove the engine room cover (A).

  7. Remove the LH hood seal cover (A).

  8. Remove the upper hood cover.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Hood Panel")

  9. Disconnect the wiring connector and wire harness from the engine room.

    1. Remove the fuse box cover (A).

    2. Disconnect the front control connector (A).

    3. Disconnect the starter ground cable (B).

      Tightening torque: 7.8–9.8 N·m

    4. Disconnect the generator ground cable (C).

      Tightening torque: 7.8–9.8 N·m

    5. Remove the wiring protector (D).

      Tightening torque:

      4.9–7.8 N·m (0.5–0.8 kgf·m, 3.6–5.8 ft·lbf, 43.4–69.4 in·lbf)

    6. Disconnect the ECM connector (A) and the TCM connector (B).

    7. Remove the wiring protector (C).

      Tightening torque:

      4.9–7.8 N·m (0.5–0.8 kgf·m, 3.6–5.8 ft·lbf, 43.4–69.4 in·lbf)

  10. Disconnect the heater hoses (A).

  11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).

  12. Remove the engine room panel (A).

  13. Remove the water outlet pipe (A).

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

  14. Disconnect the wiring connectors and wiring clamps, and remove the wiring. Remove the protector around the water temperature control assembly.

  15. Disconnect the bypass hose (A).

  16. Disconnect the oil cooler hose (A) and the electronic throttle control (ETC) water hose of the module (B).

  17. Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with the gasket.

    Tightening torque:

    Bolts:

    14,7–19.6 N·m

    Nuts:

    19,6–24 N·m

  18. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.

  19. Fill the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")

  20. Start the engine and check for leaks.

  21. Recheck the engine coolant level.

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