Hyundai Elantra: Cooling System / Electric Thermostat (ECT) Repair procedures
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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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Thermostat
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Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
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Disconnect the Radiator lower hose quick connector (A).
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When the hose detached, remove the holder clip (A) and then disconnect the quick connector. |
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Remove the water inlet fitting and thermostat (A).
Tightening torque :
18.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4 lb-ft)
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Install in the 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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Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant") |
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Start the engine and check for leaks. |
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Recheck the coolant level. |
Heater Pipe
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Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Intake Manifold") |
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Disconnect the bypass hose (A). |
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Unfasten the heater pipe mounting bolts (A) and then remove the heater pipe.
Tightening torque :
19.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 17.4 lb-ft)
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Do not reuse the seal bolts. |
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Install in the reverse order of removal. |
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Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "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 only thermostat part in water and gradually heat the water.
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Don’t immerse connector part. |
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Check the valve opening temperature.
If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat.
Valve opening temperature:
100 ± 2°C (212 ± 35.6°F)
Full opening temperature: 115°C (239°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 115°C (239°F)
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Components
1. Water inlet fitting & Thermostat2. Bypass hose3. Heater pipe & hose assembly
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Troubleshooting
SymptomsPossible CausesRemedyCoolant leakage
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From the thermostat gasket
Check the mounting nuts
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Check the torque of the mounting nuts
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Retighten the bolt ...