LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Kia >> 2018 >> Stinger Base, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 14 (Engine Control System - 3.3L) >> Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) >> Repair Procedures >> Removal
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the engine cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " ENGINE COVER  ") 

  3. Remove the surge tank.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " SURGE TANK  ") 

  4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (A).
  5. Remove the water temperature sensor (B) from the water temperature control assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Note that engine coolant may leak out of the water temperature control assembly when removing the sensor.
    G12803486Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.