Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) - Water pump

Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the ECTS connector (A).

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the ECTS (A) after removing the mounting bolt.
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

G14990771

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

Note that engine coolant may be flowed out from the water pump when removing the sensor.
Remove the O-ring in the cooling water temperature sensor as well, and make sure that the O-ring is removed.

[ITM]

G14990772

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[Water Pump]

G14990773

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.