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2005 KIA RIO CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
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- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Drum Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS
- Measure brake drum diameter. Ensure maximum diameter is within specifications.
- Inspect for scratches or...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Optima, Rio, Sephia & Spectra -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60 months ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid in suitable container.
- Remove driveshaft cotter pin, castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Remove tension rod mounting nuts.
- Remove ball joint clamp mounting bolt from knuckle.
- Pry down lower arm and disconnect ball joint.
- Remove stabilizer bar from control link after loosening control link nut.
- Insert suitable tool between transaxle case and driveshaft assembly, then separate driveshaft...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove upper intake manifold bracket.
- Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Remove ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2001-05 Rio
Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,500 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the glove compartment.
- Pull the cabin air filter cover by sliding to the left.
- Rem...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at water crossover.
- Remove hose from water crossover.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 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 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Underbody Components Diagram for 2005 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Underbody Components Diagram for 2005 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2005 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Torque Specifications on "Torque to Yield" Engine Component Bolts Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Enhanced Dealer Feedback and Digital Camera Requirements to Support Kia Quality Initiatives Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 KIA RIO 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 2005 KIA RIO 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 2005 KIA RIO 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 2005 KIA RIO 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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