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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015FORTE5 SX, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - 1.6LENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ECTS)REPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL
2015 Kia Forte5 SX, Standard Trans

Repair Procedures: Removal

2015 Kia Forte5 SX, Standard TransSECTION Removal
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air intake hose.

    (Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the engine wiring.
    1. Disconnect the OCV and WGV extension (A).
      Fig 1: OCV & WGV Extension
      G09750192Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the ignition coil (A).
    3. Disconnect the CMPS (B).
    4. Disconnect the FPCV (C).
    5. Disconnect the PCSV (D).
    6. Remove the engine wiring mounting bolts (E) and then remove the engine wiring harness (F).
      Fig 2: CMPS, FPCV, PCSV & Ignition Coil
      G09750193Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the vacuum pipe mounting bolts (A) and make a gap by moving the bracket.
  5. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (B).
  6. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor (C).
    Fig 3: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector & Mounting Bolts
    G09750194Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.