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2009 KIA Sorento CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove split pin and castle nut.
- Remove upper control arm link lock bolt and spring washer and nut.
- Remove tie rod end cotter pin and separate tie rod end from knuckle using suitable tool.
- Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- Mark driveshaft to identify location during installation.
- Pry driveshaft ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
Removal
- Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
- Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly from vehicle.
- Deflate air from tire assembly, then remove wheel weights.
- Break tire bead 180° from valve stem. When removing tire from rim caution should be taken not to hit valve stem with tire tools.
- Remove the valve nut. Use caution when handling sensor.
- Discard valve nut.
Installation
- Use caution when handling sensor. Avoid getting any lubricant on sensor.
- Place valve in sensor and turn valve three times with square part of screw in slot. The fit ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground terminal first, then positive terminal.
- Disconnect alternator connector and remove cable from alternator B+ terminal.
- Rem...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2007-09 Sorento
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,320 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Lower the glove compartment completely by removing the stopper, Fig. .
- Remove ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (System) Warning Indicator -> 2007-09 Sorento -> Relearn -> Reset -> Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS
Reset
The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate for approximately three seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the on position. This system uses radio frequency pressure sensors which monitor pressure in all 4 tires. When operating the vehicle at a speed above 20 mph the Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will illuminate when low tire pressure has been detected. Adjusting tires to correct pressure will turn lamp off.
Relearn
Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation
- Using Kia TPMS exciter tool, or equivalent, read the four tire pressure sensor IDs starting with sen...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove under cover.
- Remove radiator grille upper cover.
- Disconnect radiator upper hose and lower hose and automatic transaxle fluid cooler hoses.
- Remove radiator from condensor by removing bolts.
- ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 KIA Sorento 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 2009 KIA Sorento 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 2009 KIA Sorento 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 2009 KIA Sorento 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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