| Components |

| 1. Water temperature control
assembly 2. Engine coolant temperature sensor 3. Water outlet hose |
4. Heater hose 5. Intake manifold water hose 6. Oil cooler hose |
| Removal and Installation |
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "Engine Cover") |
| 3. |
Remove the engine room front under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover") |
| 4. |
Drain the coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
| 5. |
Remove the RH hood sealing cover (A).
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| 6. |
Remove the engine room cover (A).
|
| 7. |
Remove the LH hood sealing cover (A).
|
| 8. |
Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) -"Cowl Top Cover") |
| 9. |
Disconnect the wiring connector and harness from the engine room.
|
| 10. |
Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
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| 11. |
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
|
| 12. |
Remove the engine room panel (A).
|
| 13. |
Remove the water outlet pipe (A).
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| 14. |
Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the wiring protector around the water temperature control assembly.
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| 15. |
Disconnect the bypass hose (A).
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| 16. |
Disconnect the oil cooler hose (A) and electric throttle body control (ETC) module water hose (B).
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| 17. |
Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with gasket.
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| 18. |
Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal. |
| 19. |
Fill the coolant. (Refer to Cooling system - "Coolant") |
| 20. |
Start engine and check for leaks. |
| 21. |
Recheck engine coolant level. |
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Before driving
Before entering vehicle Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean. Check the condition of the tires. Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks. Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up. Necessary inspections Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid should be checked on a regular basis, at the exact interval depending on the fluid.Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Active hood sensor & unit assembly
Repair procedures Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. After disconnecting the cables, wait at least 30 seconds. 2. Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly") 3.