2007 KIA CARNIVAL engine coolant

RADIATOR
1.Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the radiator grille upper cover(A).
3.Remove the radiator support upper member assembly(A) for convenience sake.
The bottom side bolt(A) which can be seen after removing the under cover should be loosened for removal of
the radiator support upper member assembly.

Clean the contacting face before assembling.
2. Install the timing belt.
3. Install drive belt(A).
4.Fill with engine coolant.
5. Start engine and check for leaks.
6. Recheck engine coolant level.
WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1.Install the water pipe(A).
Tightening torque
16.7 ~ 19.6Nm (1.7 ~ 2.0kgf.m, 12.3 ~ 14.5lb- ft)
2.Install the water temperature control assembly(A) with a new gasket(B).
Tightening torque

29.4 ~ 41.2Nm(3.0 ~ 4.2kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4lb- ft
Use new O - rings and wet them with water or coolant when reassembling.
3. Install the wiring protector.
4. Connect the heater hose and ECT hose.
5. Connect the ECT sensor connector.
6. Connect the radiator upper and the lower hose(A).
7.Install the air cleaner assembly.
8. Fill with engine coolant.
9. Start engine and check for leaks.
10. Recheck engine coolant level.
THERMOSTAT
1.Place thermostat(B) in coolant inlet pitting(A).
Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward.

2.Install the coolant inlet pitting(A).
Tightening torque
16.66 ~ 19.60Nm (1.7 ~ 2.0kgf.m, 12.30 ~ 14.47lb- ft)
3. Fill with engine coolant.
4. Start engine and check for leaks.
RADIATOR
1.Install the radiator fan(A) to the radiator.
Tightening torque
4.9 ~ 7.8Nm (0.5 ~ 0.8kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.8lb - ft)
2. Install the radiator assembly to the vehicle.
3. Fix the condenser with the radiator assembly.
Tightening torque
4.9 ~ 7.8Nm (0.5 ~ 0.8kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.8lb - ft) - D
6.9 ~ 9.8Nm (0.7 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 7.2lb - ft) - C
4. Install the radiator bracket(A, B) and the bleeder hose(C).
LH
RH

7.Install the radiator upper(A) and lower hoses(B).
8.Install the radiator support upper member assembly(A).
9.Install the radiator grille upper cover(A).
10. Fill with engine coolant.
11. Start engine and check for leaks.
12. Recheck engine coolant level.
INSPECTION
WATER PUMP
1. Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
2. Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if
necessary.
3. Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks from hole, the seal is defective. Replace the coolant pump assembly.
A small amount of "weeping" from the bleed hole is normal.

THERMOSTAT
1.Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat water.
2.Check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature : 82°C (177°F)
Full opening temperature : 95°C (205°F)
If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
3. Check the valve lift.
Valve lift : Min. 10mm (0.4in.) at 95°C (205°F)
If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
ENGINE COOLANT REFILLING AND BLEEDING
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious scalding could be caused by hot fluid under high
pressure escaping from the radiator.
When pouring engine coolant, be sure to shut the relay box lid and not to let coolant spill on the electrical parts or
the paint. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch.
2. Open the radiator cap.
3. Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant.
4. Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.
5. Remove, drain and clean the reservoir tank.
6. Fill water slowly through the radiator cap. Push the upper/lower hoses of the radiator so as to bleed air easily.
7. Warm the engine until the cooling fan operates 2~3 times.
Accelerate the engine 2~3 times without load.
8. Wait until the engine is cold.
9. Repeat the steps 1~8 until the water drained is clean.
10. Fill fluid mixture with coolant and water(4 : 6) slowly through the radiator cap. Push the upper/lower hoses of the
radiator so as to bleed air easily.
11. Start the engine and run so coolant circulates.
When the cooling fan operates and coolant circulates, refill coolant through the radiator cap.
12. Repeat 11 until the cooling fan cycles 3 ~ 5 times and bleed air sufficiently out of the cooling system.

13.Install the radiator cap and fill the reservoir tank to the "MAX"(or "F") line with coolant.
14. Run the vehicle under idle until the cooling fan operates 2 ~ 3 times.
15. Stop the engine and wait until coolant gets cool.
16. Repeat 10 to 15 until the coolant level doesn't fall any more, bleeding air out of the cooling system.
Check the coolant level again in the reservoir tank for 2 ~ 3 days after replacing coolant.
CAP TESTING
1.Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine coolant, and install it to a pressure tester.
2.Apply a pressure of 93 ~ 123kPa (0.95 ~ 1.25kgf/cm², 14 ~ 19psi).
3. Check for a drop in pressure.
4. If the pressure drops, replace the cap.

Always use a new O - ring.
8. Install the timing belt, the generator and the front muffler.
9. Install the front right side cover and the wheel and tire.
10. Fill with engine coolant.
11. Start engine and check for leaks.
12. Recheck engine coolant level.
INSPECTION
1.Check engine oil quality.
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace oil.
2. Check the engine oil level.
After warning up the engine, make the engine stand still for five minutes or more. The oil level should be between
the 'L' and 'F' marks on the dipstick, then.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the "F" mark.
Do not fill with engine oil above the "F" mark.
SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL
Recommended API classification : Above SJ or SL
Recommended SAE viscosity grades : 5W- 20