Could you please tell me where the thermostat is, and how I replace it?
Aug 27, 2008 at 2:29 PM
2005 Kia Optima Thermostat
2005 KIA OPTIMA
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If yo follow the upper radiator hose back to the engine, it will lead you to the t-stat housing. Drain the coolant, remove the upper hose, unbolt the housing, and remove the old t-stat. Reverse the sequence to replace it. NOTE: Pay attention as to how the t-stat is facing when you remove the old one to prevent puting the new one in upsidedown.
Jul 11, 2009 at 10:43 PM
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