Kia Rio: Cooling System / Cooling Fan

Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cooling System / Cooling Fan

Components and components location

Components

1. Cooling fan
3. Cooling fan shroud

2. Fan motor
4. Radiator

Specifications

Item	Specification
Item	120W	160W	180W
Fan type	Puller	Puller	Puller
Fan speed control	Resistor	Resistor	Resistor
Air flow rate [㎥/h]	1,700 - 8% min.	1,950 - 8% min.	1,900 - 8% min.
Fan speed (rpm)	1,600 ± 8%	1,800 ± 8%	1,850 ± 8%
Current (A)	10.0 + 10% max.	13.3 + 10% max.	15.0 + 10% max.

Description and operation

Dscription

[Air conditioning type]

The cooling fan operates in 2 stages (HIGH/LOW). The engine control module (ECM) controls the cooling fan according to the coolant temperature, vehicle speed and A/C operation.

[Non-Air conditioning type]

The cooling fan operates in 1 stage (HIGH). The engine control module (ECM) controls the cooling fan according to the coolant temperature, vehicle speed and A/C operation.

Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram

Repair procedures

Removal and installation

Cooling Fan

1.	Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

2.	Remove the air duct. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")

3.	Disconnect the resistor connector (A).

Separate the filler neck assembly (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

5.	Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")

6.	Disconnect the over flow hose (A).

7.	Remover the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Assembly")

8.	Remove the horn. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Horn")

Remove the upper air guard (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

10.	Remove the air guard (A). [LH] [RH]

11.

Remove the air intake shield (A).

Tightening torque :

4.0 - 6.0 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 3.0 - 4.4 lb·ft)

12.

Remove the radiator upper mounting bracket (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

[LH]

[RH]

13.	Remove the cooling fan assembly (A).

14.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Resistor

1.	Remove the air duct. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")

2.	Disconnect the wire harness connector (A) and fan motor connector (B).

Remove the resistor (A) from fan shroud.

Tightening torque :

2.8 - 3.3 N·m (0.28 - 0.33 kgf·m, 2.06 - 2.43 lb·ft)

4.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly

Remove the cooling fan (A) from the cooling fan assembly.

Tightening torque :

2.8 - 3.3 N·m (0.28 - 0.33 kgf·m, 2.06 - 2.43 lb·ft)

2.	Disconnect the fan motor connector (A) from the resistor.

Remove the fan motor (A) from the cooling fan shroud.

Tightening torque :

4.9 - 8.3 N·m (0.50 - 0.85 kgf·m, 3.61 - 6.12 lb·ft)

4.	Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Inspection

Fan motor

1.	Disconnect the fan motor connector from the resistor.

2.	Connect the battery voltage to the "+" terminal and ground to "-" terminal.

3.	Check the cooling fan motor operates well.

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