Kia Carnival (2007 year). Instruction — part 557

9. Install the radiator support upper member assembly(A).

10. Install the radiator grille upper cover(A).

11. Fill with engine coolant.

12. Start engine and check for leaks.

13. 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 malfunctioning. 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 the 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.

Lubrication system

2007 > 3.8L V6 GASOLINE >

OIL AND FILTER

a. Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil will result in the removal of natural fats from the skin, leading

to dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer.

b. Exercise caution in order to minimize the length and frequency of contact of your skin to used oil. Wear

protective clothing and gloves. Wash your skin thoroughly with soap and water, or use water-less hand
cleaner, to remove any used engine oil. Do not use gasoline, thinners, or solvents.

c. In order to preserve the environment, used oil and used oil filter must be disposed of only at designated

disposal sites.

1. Park the car on level ground.

Start the engine and let it warm up.

2. Turn the engine off and open the hood.

Remove the engine cover.

3. Loosen the oil filter cap by turining it clockwise with SST (09263-3C100). Allow 5 minutes for the oil in the filter

assembly to drain.

4. Drain the engine oil.

a. Remove the oil filler cap.
b. After lifting the car, remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a container.

5. Replace oil filter.

a. Disconnect the oil filter cap from oil filter body.
b. Remove the oil filter element.
c. Check and clean the oil filter installation surface.
d. Check the part number of the new oil filter is as same as old one.
e. Install new oil filter element(A) and two new O-rings(B).

f. Apply clean engine oil to the new O-rings.