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KIA SPECTRA5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Kia -> Component Locations -> Optima w/2.7L Engine, Spectra w/2.0L Engine & Amanti, Sedona & Sorento
Vehicle: 2005 KIA SPECTRA5 2.0 L4 GAS
The...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2005 KIA SPECTRA5 2.0 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.
- Disconnect tie rod end ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
- Remove bolts securing wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle.
- Disconnect strut upper mounting bolts.
- Tap on driveshaft front hub assembly using plastic hammer.
- Push front hub assembly outward and separate driveshaft from hub assembly.
- Insert suitable ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR KIA SPECTRA5 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 SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 KIA SPECTRA5 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground terminal first, then positive terminal at battery.
- Disconnect alternator connector, and remove cable from alternator B+ terminal.
- Remove power steering pump.
- Remove power steering pump bracket.
- Remove adjusting bo...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2004-09 Spectra & Spectra5 w/2.0L Engine
Vehicle: 2007 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 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 glove compartment to lower glove compartment down completely by re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Kia -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 KIA SPECTRA5 2.0 L4 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 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 thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 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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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Front Body Components Diagram for 2007 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Diagram for 2007 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2006 KIA SPECTRA5 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 KIA SPECTRA5 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Constant Variable Valve Timing Oil Control Valve Inspection Vehicle: 2009 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: GLOBAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (GDS) MINIMUM REQUIREMENT GUIDELINES Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most KIA SPECTRA5 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 SPECTRA5 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 SPECTRA5 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 SPECTRA5 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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