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Heater Pipe

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WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION " before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  • Be sure to shut off the high voltage circuit according to the "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE " before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.
  1. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")

  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  3. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - COOLANT ")

  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  5. Remove the water temperature control assembly.
  6. Remove the intake manifold.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "INTAKE MANIFOLD ")

  7. Remove the EGR cooler pipe C (A) and then disconnect the exhaust heat recovery system (EHRS) coolant hose (B).

    Tightening Torque  :

    18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Removing EGR Cooler Pipe C
    G12328703Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Install the exhaust heat recovery system (EHRS) coolant hose as displayed in images.
    Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS) Coolant Hose
    G12328704Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the coolant hose (A).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Coolant Hose
    G12328705Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hose (A).
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Coolant Hose
    G12328706Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the heater pipe (A).

    Tightening Torque  :

    18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    Fig 5: Removing Heater Pipe
    G12328707Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: when installing the heater pipe to water pump, apply coolant on the heater pipe O-ring.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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