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Removing the Thermostat on a Kia Sportage

Model: Kia Sportage MK 2, KM - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Thermostat

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Watch the following video to learn how to remove the thermostat on a Kia Sportage. Remove the engine soundproofing panel and the ventilation hose located above the area to be worked on. Unscrew the bolts on the thermostat housing cap (use a socket spanner with the appropriate sockets), pull out the sealing cap, and extract the coolant thermostat from its housing.

Once the part is removed, replace it with a new one, close the compartment with the cap, and tighten the bolts securely with all its parts. Ensure that the thermostat is correctly inserted and mounted.


Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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