Apex AWO2005 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket - Upper

Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket for Hyundai and Kia

Apex AWO2005 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket for upper thermostat housing applications. It is listed for a wide range of Hyundai and Kia models, including Hyundai Elantra, Tucson, and Tiburon, plus Kia Soul, Sportage, Spectra, and Spectra5.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat gasket for upper position applications
• Fits 1996-2012 Hyundai Elantra, upper
• Fits 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, upper
• Fits 1997-2001 and 2003-2008 Hyundai Tiburon, upper
• Fits 2010-2011 Kia Soul, upper
• Fits 2005-2010 Kia Sportage, upper
• Fits 2004-2009 Kia Spectra and 2005-2009 Kia Spectra5, upper
• Apex part number AWO2005 for thermostat sealing service

Detailed Description

Use Apex AWO2005 when replacing the upper engine coolant thermostat gasket on supported Hyundai and Kia vehicles. This gasket helps restore the seal at the thermostat housing, which is critical for maintaining proper coolant containment at the engine cooling system connection point. Fits 1996-2012 Hyundai Elantra, upper; Fits 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, upper; and Fits 2010-2011 Kia Soul, upper, along with additional listed applications. Apex AWO2005 is a direct-fit sealing component for thermostat service on these vehicles.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Visible coolant residue around the upper thermostat area
• Loss of seal after thermostat replacement service
• Cooling system leaks traced to the thermostat gasket surface

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the thermostat housing for corrosion, warping, or old gasket material. Verify the upper position and vehicle application before assembly. This part cross-references no listed part numbers in the provided data.

Quality Assurance

Apex AWO2005 is cataloged for specific Hyundai and Kia cooling system applications, including Elantra, Tucson, Tiburon, Soul, Sportage, Spectra, and Spectra5 fitments. Confirm the year, make, model, and upper position against the vehicle before installation.