Kia Sportage: Engine coolant / Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this chapter.
Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order
to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alternator.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant
in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the generator.
WARNING
Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or
hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in
serious ...
Other information:
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
2.
Remove the rear door belt outside weatherstrip (A) after loosening the
mounting screw.
3.
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash pad lower panel")
3.
Loosen the mounting screws and remove the steering ...