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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage 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 Sportage cars and light trucks from 1990+

Import Compressor Service -> Zexel Compressor -> Compressor Seal, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove magnetic clutch assembly as described under "Compressor Clutch, Replace."
  • Drain compressor oil, then using shaft seal remover tool No. J-33942, or equivalent, remove shaft seal cover.
  • Remove bolt with gasket, then the front cylinder head by alternately tapping cylinder head projections with a plastic hammer.
  • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder -> Rio -> Sedona -> Sephia & Spectra -> Sportage
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

Hydraulic brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If fluid gets on painted surface, wipe clean immediately.

Master Cylinder

Rio
  • Remove master cylinder in numbered sequence, Fig. , noting the following:
    • Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder and ABS control unit using flare nut wrench tool No. OK130 430 019, or equivalent.
    • Plug all open lines and ports to prevent entry of dirt or debris.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Place adjustment gauge tool No. OK370 430 018, or equivalent, onto master cylinder, Fig. .
    • Apply 19.7 inches of vacuum to booster unit usi...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

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

Kia -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Sedona & Sportage -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 30 months or 30,...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 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 Sportage 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 Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2006 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

Refer to Fig. for wirin...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove front bolts from air cleaner inlet pipe.
  • Loosen end cap on inlet.
  • Remove top hose from resonance chamber.
  • Remove air cleaner inlet pipe.
  • Open B+ terminal cover cap.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut.
  • Remove B+ terminal lead.
  • Disconnect alternator L-terminal and S-terminal connectors.
  • Loosen pivot bolt and tensioner mounting bolt. Do not remove tensioner.
  • Relieve tension on drive belt...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2005-09 Sportage
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 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 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

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

Kia -> Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)/Parking Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

The EBD/Parking Brake warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The lamp will also illuminate when the parking brake is in the applied position. If the lamp EBD/Pa...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water pump inlet.
  • Remove hose from water pump inlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

Alternator

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
  • Loosen adjuster lock bolt.
  • Loosen adjusting bolt to relieve belt tension.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque alternator tensioner adjusting bolt to 14 to 19 ft. lbs.
    • Torque alternator pivot bolt to 28 to 38 ft. lbs.

Air Conditioning

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove engine undercover mounting bolts and undercover.
  • Loosen tensioner pulley lock nut.
  • ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

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

Engine Compartment Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 2000 KIA Sportage  2.0 L4 GASEngine Compartment Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • Data Link Connector
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Purge Solenoid Valve
  • Underbody Components Diagram for 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GASUnderbody Components Diagram for 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
  • ABS Control Module
  • Cluster
  • ABS Warning Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • High Beam Indicator
  • Light Switch
  • Headlamp Relay
  • Headlamp- Right Hand
  • Headlamp- Left Hand
  • 1999 KIA Sportage  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Speedometer
  • Cruise Control Unit
  • Engine Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: ENGINE HESITATION / MIL ILLUMINATION / P0123
    Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Document: KIA MOTORS "TECH TIMES" PRINT EDITION MOVES EXCLUSIVELY TO "ON LINE"
    Vehicle: 2007 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS

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

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