How to Replace a Thermostat in a Cooling System on Kia Sportage?

Before deciding the thermostat is broken in cars made since 1998, first check both coolant levels and if the temperature gauge works properly. If your engine doesn't heat up normally, the thermostat might stay in the open position and need replacing. Since the engine stays hot while the top radiator hose stays cool, it means the thermostat has become stuck in its closed position and must be replaced. Keep the thermostat installed while driving to maintain good emissions and fuel economy. When your upper radiator hose is warm, it tells you that the thermostat is already open, making both hot and cold coolant move. Take out the battery cable from the negative terminal, empty all coolant while keeping good fluid for later use. The location of the thermostat housing cover is easy to find by looking along the upper radiator hose. Loosen the hose clamp, detach the hose, and you're good to go. Use pliers to either break the stuck seal or trim away an old hose when needed. Disconnect the thermostat housing cover and remove its fasteners. If the cover won't come off easily, hit it with a soft-faced hammer while being ready to deal with spilled coolant. Keep track of how you put in the thermostat and its gasket while noting the jiggle pin direction. Then get rid of the old thermostat and make the mating surfaces spotless. Put the jiggle pin on the 12 o'clock position when you install the new thermostat, with the spring end facing into the engine. Then place a factory-style gasket under it and put it in correctly like the old one. First apply RTV sealant, then put on the cover housing and tighten all fasteners. Return the hose to its place and secure it with the clamp, handling all restored items the same way. We replace the battery, refill the cooling system, start up the car, and test for leaks while making sure the thermostat works correctly.

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Kia Sportage Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 2550037200
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- Other Name: Thermostat
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.7L, 2.7L - Delta | 5 Door Wagon, Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Coolant Temperature Control Assembly
Part Number: 256002G500
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- Other Name: Control Assembly-Coolant Temperature; Control Assembly, Thermostat Unit
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- 2010-2015 Kia Sportage | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 2550023001
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- Replaced by: 2550023010
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- 2005-2010 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 5 Door Wagon, Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 2550026100
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- Other Name: Thermostat
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- 2014-2015 Kia Sportage | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Coolant Temperature Control Assembly
Part Number: 256002G545
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- Other Name: Control Assembly-Coolant Temperature; Control Assembly, Thermostat Unit
- Replaces: 256002G540
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- 2010-2013 Kia Sportage | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Coolant Temperature Control Assembly
Part Number: 2560023640
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- Other Name: Control Assembly-Coolant Temperature
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- 2006-2010 Kia Sportage | 2.0L - Beta | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Coolant Temperature Control Assembly
Part Number: 256002G540
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- Other Name: Control Assembly-Coolant Temperature
- Replaced by: 256002G545
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- 2010-2013 Kia Sportage | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Coolant Temperature Control Assembly
Part Number: 256002G560
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- Other Name: Control Assembly-Coolant Temperature; Control Assembly, Thermostat Unit
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- 2014-2015 Kia Sportage | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Control Assembly-Water T
Part Number: 2560023650
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- Other Name: Control Assembly-Coolant Temperature; Control Assembly
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- 2005-2006 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L | 5 Door Wagon
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Kia Sportage Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 255002GGA0
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- Other Name: Thermostat
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- 2016-2022 Kia Sportage | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 2550023010
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- Other Name: Thermostat
- Replaces: 2550023001
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2015 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta, 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta 2 | 5 Door Wagon, Wagon - 5Door 5P
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- Other Name: Thermostat
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- 2016-2022 Kia Sportage | 2.0L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Coolant Temperature Control Assembly
Part Number: 2560037201
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- Other Name: Control Assembly-Coolant Temperature; Control Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
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- 2005-2010 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.7L, 2.7L - Delta | 5 Door Wagon, Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Thermostat Set
Part Number: 0K01C1517YA
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- 2000-2002 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Low Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L | 2 Door 5 Canvas Top, 5 Door Wagon
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Kia Sportage Thermostat Assembly
Part Number: 0K01315171
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2002 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Low Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L | 2 Door 5 Canvas Top, 5 Door Wagon
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Kia Sportage Thermostat
Part Number: 0K9FC15171
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: GSL
- Replaces: KE5D315171, ME5D315171, MF20115171
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Low Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L | 2 Door 5 Canvas Top, 5 Door Wagon
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Kia Sportage Thermostat
Part Number: KE5D315171
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: GSL
- Replaced by: 0K9FC15171
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2000 Kia Sportage | Low Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L | 2 Door 5 Canvas Top, 5 Door Wagon
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Kia Sportage Thermostat Set
Part Number: 0K01C1517Y
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Thermostat Unit
- Manufacturer Note: GSL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Low Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L | 2 Door 5 Canvas Top, 5 Door Wagon

Kia Sportage Thermostat

The Kia Sportage Automobile contains the Thermostat as part of the cooling system; it is located closely to the radiator so as to effectively control temperature of the engine. Its principal purpose is to regulate the temperature of the engine at an ideal level for proper functioning. Thermostat acts as a closed-loop control element with the ability to turn heating or cooling mechanism either on or off and control heat transfer fluids. Different types of thermostats have been used over the years in Kia Sportage, some of them being the mechanical types that include; bimetallic strips plus wax pellet thermostats. These mechanical thermostats are designed to open or close in relation to temperature variations and is mostly used to regulate engine temperatures. There are also changes in the type of technologies used where new types such as the pneumatic system where air filled tubes are used to control the temperature improves the overall functionality of the equipment.

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Kia Sportage Thermostat Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to Replace a Thermostat in a Cooling System on Kia Sportage?
A:
Before deciding the thermostat is broken in cars made since 1998, first check both coolant levels and if the temperature gauge works properly. If your engine doesn't heat up normally, the thermostat might stay in the open position and need replacing. Since the engine stays hot while the top radiator hose stays cool, it means the thermostat has become stuck in its closed position and must be replaced. Keep the thermostat installed while driving to maintain good emissions and fuel economy. When your upper radiator hose is warm, it tells you that the thermostat is already open, making both hot and cold coolant move. Take out the battery cable from the negative terminal, empty all coolant while keeping good fluid for later use. The location of the thermostat housing cover is easy to find by looking along the upper radiator hose. Loosen the hose clamp, detach the hose, and you're good to go. Use pliers to either break the stuck seal or trim away an old hose when needed. Disconnect the thermostat housing cover and remove its fasteners. If the cover won't come off easily, hit it with a soft-faced hammer while being ready to deal with spilled coolant. Keep track of how you put in the thermostat and its gasket while noting the jiggle pin direction. Then get rid of the old thermostat and make the mating surfaces spotless. Put the jiggle pin on the 12 o'clock position when you install the new thermostat, with the spring end facing into the engine. Then place a factory-style gasket under it and put it in correctly like the old one. First apply RTV sealant, then put on the cover housing and tighten all fasteners. Return the hose to its place and secure it with the clamp, handling all restored items the same way. We replace the battery, refill the cooling system, start up the car, and test for leaks while making sure the thermostat works correctly.