Kia Sportage: Engine coolant / Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this chapter.
Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order
to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alternator.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant
in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the generator.
WARNING
Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or
hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in
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Other information:
Inspection
1.
Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks,
kinks or damage.
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front seat back cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Seat Back Cover")
3.
Disconnect the lumbar support motor connector ( ...