Hyundai Tucson: Cooling System / Thermostat Repair procedures
Disassembly 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. |
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Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat. |
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Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A). 
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Remove water inlet fitting (A) and thermostat (B).
Tightening torque :
18.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4 lb-ft)
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Installation is reverse order of removal.
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Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve upward. |
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When assembling the thermostat, place the thermostat on the
housing with a protrusion of thermostat matching with a groove of the
housing and install the inlet fitting. Be careful the thermostat
doesn’t get out of the groove on the housing. |
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Clean surface on the rubber packing contact surface. |
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5. |
Fill the engine coolant. |
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Start the engine and check for leaks. |
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Recheck the coolant level. |
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Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat the water. 
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Check the valve opening temperature.
If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
Valve opening temperature:
88 ± 1.5°C (190.4 ± 34.7°F)
Full opening temperature: 100°C (212°F)
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Check the valve lift.
If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
Valve lift : 8 mm (0.3 in.) or more at 100°C (212°F)
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Troubleshooting
Water Pump
SymptomsPossible CausesRemedyCoolant leakage
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From the bleed hole of the water pump
Visually check
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Check leaks after about ten-minute warming up.
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Troubleshooting
SymptomsPossible CausesRemedyCoolant leakage
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From the thermostat gasket
Check the mounting bolts
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Check the torque of the mounting bolts
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Retighten the bo ...