| 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 |
| 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).
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| 6. |
Remove the engine room cover (A).
|
| 7. |
Remove the LH hood sealing cover (A).
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| 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.
|
| 10. |
Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
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| 11. |
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
|
| 12. |
Remove the engine room panel (A).
|
| 13. |
Remove the water outlet pipe (A).
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| 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).
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| 16. |
Disconnect the oil cooler hose (A) and electric throttle body control (ETC) module water hose (B).
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| 17. |
Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with gasket.
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| 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. |
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Important safety precautions
You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The safety precautions in this section are among the most important. Always wear your seat belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of accidents. Air bags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with air bags, ALWAYS make sure you and your passengers wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.