SERVICE MANUAL
  Applies to: Tiburon 1998-2001
GROUP
Engine Mechanical System Cooling System
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REASSEMBLY 
  1. Apply sealant to the threaded portion and tighten to the specified torque.

    TORQUE SPECIFICATION
    Coolant temperature sender 10-12 Nm ( 100-120 kg·cm, 7-9 lb·ft )
    Coolant temperature sensor 15-20 Nm ( 150-200 kg·cm, 11-14 lb·ft )
  1. Connect the harness connector to the Coolant temperature sender, Coolant temperature sensor.

  1. Connect the battery to ground cable.

  1. Refill the system with clean coolant.

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DISASSEMBLY 
  1. Drain the coolant down to sensor level or below.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and disconnect the engine harness connector from the sender & sensor.

  1. Remove the sender & sensor

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INSPECTION 
Coolant Temperature Sender
  1. Heat the Engine coolant temperature gauge by submerging it in hot engine coolant.

  1. Check that the resistance is within the specified range.

    Resistance:
    At 70°C(158°F)
    90.5-117.5 OHM
    At 115°C(239°F)
    21.3-36.3 OHM
Coolant Temperature Sensor
  1. Heat the sensor by submerging it in hot engine coolant.

  1. Check that the resistance is within the specified range.

    Resistance:
    At 20°C(68°F)
    2.21-2.69 kOHM
    At 80°C(176°F)
    264-328 OHM
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