Kia Stinger CK: Cooling System / Water Temperature Control Assembly

Components and components 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 battery negative terminal.

2.

Remove the engine cover.

(Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "Engine Cover")

3.

Remove the engine room front under cover.

(Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

4.

Drain the coolant.

(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")

5.

Remove the RH hood sealing cover (A).

6.

Remove the engine room cover (A).

7.

Remove the LH hood sealing cover (A).

8.

Remove the cowl top cover.

(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) -"Cowl Top Cover")

9.

Disconnect the wiring connector and harness from the engine room.

(1)

Remove the fuse box cover (A).

(2)

Disconnect the front control connector (A).

(3)

Disconnect the starter motor ground cable (B).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 9.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf·m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb·ft)

(4)

Disconnect the alternator ground cable (C).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 9.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf·m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb·ft)

(5)

Remove the wiring protector (D).

Tightening torque :

4.9 - 7.8 N·m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf·m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb·ft. 43.4 - 69.4 lb·in)

  

When remove the protector from the fuse box, push the protector fixing clip (A) in the direction of the arrow and then remove the protector.

(6)

Disconnect the ECM connector (A) and 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 lb·ft. 43.4 - 69.4 lb·in)

10.

Disconnect the heater hoses (A).

11.

Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).

12.

Remove the engine room panel (A).

13.

Remove the water outlet pipe (A).

Tightening torque :

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

14.

Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the wiring protector around the water temperature control assembly.

15.

Disconnect the bypass hose (A).

16.

Disconnect the oil cooler hose (A) and electric throttle body control (ETC) module water hose (B).

17.

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

Tightening torque :

Bolts :

14.7 - 19.6 N·m (1.5 - 2.0 kgf·m, 10.8 - 14.5 lb·ft)

Nuts :

19.6 - 23.5 N·m (2.0 - 2.4 kgf·m, 14.5 - 17.4 lb·ft)

  

Always use a new water temperature control assembly gasket.

18.

Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.

19.

Fill the coolant.

(Refer to Cooling system - "Coolant")

20.

Start engine and check for leaks.

21.

Recheck engine coolant level.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Shift to P to edit settings

This warning message appears if you try to adjust the User Settings while driving. For your safety, change the User Settings after parking the vehicle, applying the parking brake and pressing the parking “P” button. Head-Up Display (HUD) Enable Head-Up Display : If this item is checked, Head-Up Display will be activated. Display Height : Adjust the height of the HUD image on the windshield glass.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Temperature Control Actuator

Description and operation Description The heater unit consists of mode control actuator and temperature control actuator. Located in the heater unit, the temperature control actuator regulates the temperature in the following procedures. Signal from control unit adjusts the position of the temperature door by operating the temperature switch.

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