Kia Carnival (2007 year). Manual — part 26

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >

COMPONENTS

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >

REMOVAL

WATER PUMP

1. Drain the engine coolant.

System is under high pressure when the engine is hot. To avoid danger of releasing scalding engine coolant,
remove the cap only when the engine is cool.

2. Remove drive belt(A).

3. Remove the timing belt.

4. Remove the water pump(A) and gasket(B).

WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY

1. Drain the engine coolant.

2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

3. Disconnect the radiator upper and lower hose(A, B).

4. Disconnect the ECT(Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor connector.

5. Remove the coolant hose related to the heater hoses and the ECT(Engine Coolant Temperature) system.

6. Remove wiring protector.

7. Remove water temperature control assembly(A) and the gaskets(B).

8. Remove the water pipe(A).

THERMOSTAT

Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove
the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat.

1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.

2. Remove the coolant inlet pitting(A) and the thermostat(B).