Kia Sedona: Radiator Repair procedures| Removal and Installation |
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
| 3. |
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
| 4. |
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).
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| 5. |
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") |
| 6. |
Disconnect the horn connector (A), hood latch connector (B) and over flow hose (C).
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| 7. |
Remove the cooling fan assembly.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Cooling Fan") |
| 8. |
Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A).
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| 9. |
Separate the air guard (A).
[RH]
[LH]
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| 10. |
Remove the radiator upper bracket (A).
[LH]
[RH]
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| 11. |
Separate A/C pipe bracket (A).
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| 12. |
Separate the radiator assembly (A) to obtain space for removing the air guard.
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| 13. |
Remove the RH air guard (A).
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| 14. |
Remove the LH air guard (A).
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| 15. |
Separate the condenser from the radiator.
[LH]
[RH]
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| 16. |
Pull the radiator (A) upward and remove it from engine room.
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| 17. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 18. |
Fill the radiator with coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
| 19. |
Start engine and check for leaks. |
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, and then install it on a pressure tester.
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| 2. |
Apply a pressure of 79.43-122.58 kpa (0.81-1.25 kg/cm², 11.52-17.78 psi). |
| 3. |
Check for a drop in pressure. |
| 4. |
If the pressure drops, replace the cap. |
| 1. |
Wait for the engine to cool. Carefully remove the radiator
cap and fill the radiator with engine coolant. Then, install it on the
pressure tester. |
| 2. |
Apply a pressure tester to the radiator and apply a pressure of 79.43-122.58 kpa (0.81-1.25 kg/cm², 11.52-17.78 psi).
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| 3. |
Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pressure. |
| 4. |
Remove the tester and reinstall the radiator cap.
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Radiator Components and Components Location
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