Kia Rio YB Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Radiator

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
21steps
~126min
4/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Radiator
2. Radiator Upper Hose
3. Radiator Lower Hose
4. Filler Neck Assembly		 5. Radiator Upper Mounting Bracket [LH]
6. Radiator Upper Mounting Bracket [RH]
7. Radiator Lower Mounting Insulator [LH]
8. Radiator Lower Mounting Insulator [RH]

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  3. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")

  4. Separate the filler neck assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8–11.8 N·m

  5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).

  6. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).

  7. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A). (A/T only)

  8. Remove the cooling fan assembly.

    (See Cooling System - Cooling Fan)

  9. Separate the condenser, then remove the radiator (A).

  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  11. Fill the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")

  12. Start the engine and check for leaks.

  13. Recheck the engine coolant level.

Inspection

Radiator Cap Inspection

  1. Remove the radiator cap, moisten its seal with engine coolant, and then install it on the radiator cap tester.

  2. Apply pressure of 93.2–122.6 kPa (0.95–1.25 kgf/cm², 13.51–17.78 psi).

  3. Check for pressure drop.

  4. If the pressure drops, replace the radiator cap.

Radiator Leak Test

  1. Wait until the engine cools, then carefully remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with engine coolant, then install it on the pressure tester.

  2. Connect the tester to the radiator and apply a pressure of 93.16–122.58 kPa (0.95–1.25 kgf/cm², 13.51–17.78 psi).

  3. Check for engine coolant leaks and pressure drop.

  4. Remove the tester and install the radiator cap.

Test yourself

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