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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+

Kia -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> Condenser Fan Motor -> Optima -> Optima, Rio, Sephia & Spectra -> Radiator Fan Motor -> Rio -> Sedona -> Sephia & Spectra
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Optima 2.4 L4 GAS

Radiator Fan Motor

Optima
  • Disconnect fan motor electrical connectors and remove wiring harness from fan shroud.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxle, remove oil cooler line from shroud.
  • On all models, remove shroud retaining bolts and the shroud from fan motor.
  • Remove fan mounting clip, then detach fan from fan motor.
  • Remove fan motor retaining screws and the fan motor.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Rio
  • Disconnect cooling fan motor electrical connector.
  • Remove radiator cowling retaining...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Measure brake drum diameter. Maximum diameter is 7.91 inches on Sephia and...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Kia -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Sedona & Sportage -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1999 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 30 months or 30,...

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage EX 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 KIA AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Rondo EX Premium 2.4 L4 GAS

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 mon...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove two alternator electrical connectors from back of alternator.
  • Remove power steering pump hoses. Drain fluid into a clean suitable container to catch fluid from hose.
  • Loosen power steering pump tension adjusting bolt.
  • Loosen power steering pump mounting bolts to remove drive belt.
  • Remove power steer...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2006-09 Sedona
Vehicle: 2007 KIA Sedona LX 3.8 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.
  • Remove the glove compartment stops located at each side, then lower the glove compartment.
  • Remove the cabi...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Kia -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Amanti, Optima, Rio, Sedona, Sorento & Spectra
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System warning lamp, will illuminate for 2-4 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 2-4 seconds has elapsed. If the warning lamp remain...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sephia 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove radiator ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Optima EX 2.7 V6 GAS

  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

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

Water Pump Diagram for 2002 KIA RIO  1.5 L4 GASWater Pump Diagram for 2002 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Water Bypass O-Ring
  • Water Bypass Pipe
  • Water Inlet Gasket
  • Water Inlet Pipe
  • Water Pump Assembly
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Assembly Diagram for 2004 KIA Optima  2.7 V6 GASOutside Rearview Mirror Assembly Diagram for 2004 KIA Optima 2.7 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Door Mirror
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

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

    1995 KIA Sephia LS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 KIA Sephia LS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Rear Window Defogger Switch
  • Engine Control Module
  • Rear Window Defogger
  • 2008 KIA Rondo EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 KIA Rondo EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • SRS Control Module
  • Data Link Connector
  • Body Control Module
  • A/C Control Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: NEW SST RELEASE AND RETURN OF THE BLACK BREAK OUT BOX MAIN CABLE
    Vehicle: 2009 KIA Magentis LX 2.7 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: LOCKNUT RE-USE PROHIBITED
    Vehicle: 2001 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES

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