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2009 KIA Sportage 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 PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

  • 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 between tr...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 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 Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2005-09 Sportage
Vehicle: 2009 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 2009 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Kia -> Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Lamp -> 2005-09 Sportage
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

The ESC/ESP warning lamp will be illuminated for 3 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The lamp will also blink when the vehicle is operating under slipp...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

  • Remove under cover.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove air duct.
  • Remove battery and tray.
  • Remove coolant reservoir tank.
  • Remove radiator upper hose.
  • Remove radiator lower hose.
  • Remove ATF oil cooler hose.
  • Remove cooling fan motor connector.
  • Remove cooling fan motor assembly mounting bolt.
  • Remove ATF oil cooler pipe.
  • Rem...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sportage LX 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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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2009 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Torque Specifications on "Torque to Yield" Engine Component Bolts
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS

Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Enhanced Dealer Feedback and Digital Camera Requirements to Support Kia Quality Initiatives
    Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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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