How to Replace the Heater Core of Kia K3?

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OKaylee
07/29/25 11:04pm
Kia K3 heater core replacement method: 1. Drain the coolant from the cooling system; 2. Remove the control panel; 3. Separate the cable fixture on the left side of the heater assembly and remove the screws on the terminal block; 4. Disconnect the wiring connector behind the blower motor; 5. Remove the vacuum tube and the lighting wire behind the heater control assembly; 6. Place a container under the heater water supply pipe at the rear of the cylinder head under the engine; 7. Disconnect the heater water supply pipe at the rear of the cylinder head. The Kia K3 is a model under Dongfeng Yueda Kia, with body dimensions of 4600mm in length, 1780mm in width, and 1445mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. In terms of appearance, the Kia K3 features a tiger-nose front grille with a black mesh treatment, and the headlights connected to the grille have a more elongated shape with changes in the internal structure of the lamp assembly.
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