Kia Stinger CK: Cooling System / Cooling Fan

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cooling System / Cooling Fan

Components and components location
Components

[BLDC (Brushless DC) motor type]

1. Radiator
2. Cooling fan assembly
3. Reservoir tank


[DC motor type]

1. Cooling fan
2. Cooling fan motor
3. Cooling fan shroud
4. Cooling fan controller
5. Reservoir tank


Description and operation
Description

The cooling fan operates in 2 stages (HIGH/LOW). The engine control module (ECM) controls the cooling fan according to the coolant temperature, vehicle speed and A/C operation.

Specifications
Specification

[BLDC (Brushless DC) motor type]

Items
Specification
Fan type
Puller
Fan speed control method
PWM
Air flow rate [m³/h (yd³/h)]
3,500 (4,578) - 8 % min.
Fan speed (rpm)
2,500 ± 8 %
Current (A)
46.0 + 10 % max.

[DC motor type]

Items
Specification
Fan type
Puller
Fan speed control method
PWM
Air flow rate [m³/h (yd³/h)]
2,600 (3,401) - 8 % min.
Fan speed (rpm)
2,000 ± 8 %
Current (A)
23.3 + 10 % max.

Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram

[BLDC (Brushless DC) motor type]

[DC motor type]

Repair procedures
Removal and Installation

Cooling Fan Assembly

1.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.

Remove the front strut bar (A).

[RH]

[LH]

3.

Remove the reservoir tank.

(Refer to Cooling System - "Reservoir Tank")

4.

Disconnect the cooling fan connector (A).

[BLDC (Brushless DC) motor type]

[DC motor type]

5.

Remove the front bumper assembly.

(Refer to body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Assembly")

6.

Remove the cooling fan assembly mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque :

4.9 - 7.8 N·m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf·m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb·ft, 43.4 - 69.4 lb·in)

7.

Remove the cooling fan assembly (A).
8.

Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.

Cooling Fan Controller (PWM) [Only DC motor type]

1.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.

Disconnect the cooling fan controller (PWM) connector (A) and cooling fan motor connector (B).
3.

Remove the cooling fan controller (PWM) (A).

Tightening torque :

4.9 - 8.3 N·m (0.50 - 0.85 kgf·m, 3.6 - 6.1 lb·ft, 43.4 - 73.8 lb·in)

4.

Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly

[Only DC motor type]

1.

Remove the cooling fan (A) from the cooling fan assembly.

Tightening torque :

2.8 - 3.2 N·m (0.28 - 0.33 kgf·m, 2.03 - 2.39 lb·ft, 24.3 - 28.6 lb·in)

2.

Disconnect the fan motor connector (A).
3.

Remove the fan motor (A) from the cooling fan shroud.

Tightening torque :

3.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb·ft, 34.7 - 52.1 lb·in)

4.

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Inspection

Fan Motor

1.

Disconnect the fan motor connector from the resistor.

2.

Connect the battery voltage to the "+" terminal and ground to "-" terminal.

3.

Check the cooling fan motor operates well.

Coolant

Radiator

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Inside rearview mirror

Adjust the rearview mirror so that the center view through the rear window is seen. Make this adjustment before you start driving. Do not place objects in the rear seat or cargo area which would interfere with your vision through the rear window. WARNING - Mirror adjustment Do not adjust the rearview mirror while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Automatic transmission operation

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