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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Kia -> Arming
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Place ignition switch in the Off position.
  • Ensure no one is inside vehicle.
  • Connect battery posit...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal -> Rio, Sephia & Spectra -> Sedona -> Sportage
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

Brake Pedal

Rio, Sephia & Spectra
  • On Rio models, distance from top center of brake pedal to floor mat should be 6.69-6.93 inches.
  • On Sephia and Spectra models, distance from top center of brake pedal to floor mat should be 7.60-7.72 inches.
  • On all models, disconnect brake pedal switch electrical connector (E), Fig. .
  • Loosen locknuts (B) and turn switch (A) until it does not contact pedal.
  • Loosen locknuts (D) and turn rod (C) to adjust height of brake pedal.
  • Tighten brake pedal switch until plunger is completely compressed, then rotate additional 1/2 turn and tighten locknuts.
  • Inspect operat...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Kia -> Component Locations -> Optima w/2.4L Engine & Sportage
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

Refe...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

Front

  • Remove six bolts and take off free wheel hub body.
  • Remove axle snap ring retainer and spacer using suitable tool.
  • Pry out fixed cam assembly.
  • Remove two bolts and remove brake caliper from brake rotor. Temporarily tie caliper to vehicle frame with mechanics wire
  • Remove upper control arm link lock bolt, spring washer and nut.
  • Remove tiered end cotter pin and using a ball joint puller, remo...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove two upper bolts from intake manifold bracket.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove bolts from clutch release cylinder, then position cylinder aside.
  • Remove two lower intake manifold bracket bolts and bracket.
  • Remove two upper, then lower starter bolts.
  • Disconnect starter from flywheel housing, then support starter in place.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • From above, disconnect S-terminal connector, Fig. .
  • Remove nut...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Kia -> Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)/Parking Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

The EBD/Parking Brake warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The lamp will also illuminate when the parking brake is in the applied position. If the lamp EBD/Pa...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove undercover, then drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hoses, then disconnect coolant reservoir tank ho...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

Alternator

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen alternator upper locknut.
  • Loosen lower mounting nut.
  • Push alternator inward toward engine.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque alternator mounting nut and bolt to 18 ft. lbs.
    • Torque alternator adjustment lockbolt to 11 ft. lbs.
    • Torque alternator brace mounting bolt to 17 ft. lbs.

Air Conditi...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 2000 KIA Sportage  2.0 L4 GASEngine Compartment Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • Data Link Connector
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Purge Solenoid Valve
  • Body Main Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 2000 KIA Sportage  2.0 L4 GASBody Main Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Window Main Switch
  • License Light
  • Rear Wiper Motor
  • High Mount Stop Light
  • Rear Window Defroster Grid
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 KIA Sportage  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • Instrument Cluster
  • 2000 KIA Sportage  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Switch
  • Blower Motor
  • Blower Switch Illumination
  • Blower Motor Resistors
  • Heater Control Unit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Torque Specifications on "Torque to Yield" Engine Component Bolts
    Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Enhanced Dealer Feedback and Digital Camera Requirements to Support Kia Quality Initiatives
    Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2000 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2000 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2000 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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