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Guide to Replacing the Radiator on the Kia Picanto

Model: Kia Picanto 2A, MK 1 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Radiator

Today's guide will show you the main instructions for removing and replacing the radiator on the Kia Picanto. First, open the bonnet of the vehicle and begin removing the front bumper by unscrewing all the fixing screws; then unscrew the screws of the radiator fan and the electrical connector, subsequently disconnecting the radiator hose to drain the coolant into a container. At this point, unscrew the screws of the radiator brackets to remove it, replacing it with the new one by applying the reverse procedure!

Updated on 23 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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