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2005 KIA Sportage CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal -> Optima -> Parking Brakes -> Rio & Spectra -> Sedona
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake Pedal
Rio & Spectra
- On Rio models, distance from top center of brake pedal to floor mat should be 6.69-6.93 inches.
- On 2003-04 Spectra models, distance from top center of brake pedal to floor mat should be 7.60-7.72 inches.
- On 2005 Spectra models, distance from top center of brake pedal to floor mat should be 7.24 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 co...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Component Locations -> Optima w/2.4L Engine & Sportage
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS
Refe...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove driveshaft cotter pin, castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Remove bolts securing wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle.
- Disconnect tie rod ball joint from knuckle using suitable tool.
- Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
- Remove lower arm ball joint mounting bolts.
- Tap on driveshaft front hub assembly using plastic hammer.
- Push front hub assembly outward and separate driveshaft from hub assembly.
- Insert suitable tool betwe...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect starter cable and electrical connectors from solenoid terminals.
- ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2005-09 Sportage
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9320 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Lower the glove compartment completely by removing the tension cord and stopper...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 2002-06 Sportage
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS
The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System warning lamp, will illuminate for 2-3 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. The lamp should go off after the 2-3 seconds has elapsed. If the warning lamp remains on or comes o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 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 Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Temperature Sensor Diagram for 2005 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Tire Pressure Sensor Components Diagram for 2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Torque Specifications on "Torque to Yield" Engine Component Bolts Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: HUMMING NOISE FROM 4WD SYSTEM Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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