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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

Kia -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal -> Sephia -> Sportage
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia RS 1.8 L4 GAS

Brake Pedal

Sephia
  • Distance from top center of brake pedal to floor mat should be 7.60-7.72 inches.
  • Disconnect brake pedal switch connector (E), Fig. .
  • Loosen locknuts (B) and turn switch (A) until it does not contact pedal.
  • Loosen locknuts (D) and turn rod (C) to adjust height of brake pedal.
  • Tighten brake pedal switch until plunger is completely compressed, then turn additional 1/2 turn and tighten locknuts.
  • Verify operation of stoplights.
  • Adjust pedal freeplay by loosening locknut (D...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

Kia -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1994-97 Sephia -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur.

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Start the engine and allow to idle.
  • Disconnect the fuel pump assembly electrical connector.
  • Let the engine stall, then turn ignition Off.
  • Disconne...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheels and tires.
  • Remove hub nut and disconnect tie-rod end.
  • Do not damage dust cover or oil seal.
  • Remove driveshaft from transaxle with a pry bar.
  • If driveshaft is stuck in front wheel hub, install a miscellan...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove intake manifold bracket.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connections.
  • Remove starter mounting bolts.
  • Remove ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

Kia -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia LS 1.6 L4 GAS

If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 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 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning and Power Steering -> Alternator and Water Pump
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.6 L4 GAS

Alternator and Water Pump

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen alternator upper lock bolt.
  • 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.

Air Condition...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

I/P Controls & Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 L4 GASI/P Controls & Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Digital Clock
  • Power Mirror Switch
  • I/P Dimmer Switch
  • Cigarette Lighter
  • Rear Window Defroster Switch
  • Emission Control System Components Diagram for 1996 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GASEmission Control System Components Diagram for 1996 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Purge Solenoid Valve
  • Main Relay
  • Power Steering Pressure Switch
  • MAF Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Switch
  • Wiper Washer Switch
  • Combination Switch
  • Wiper Motor
  • Washer Motor
  • 1996 KIA Sephia LS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 KIA Sephia LS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Turn Signal Switch
  • Hazard Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Enhanced Dealer Feedback and Digital Camera Requirements to Support Kia Quality Initiatives
    Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: NEW SST RELEASE AND RETURN OF THE BLACK BREAK OUT BOX MAIN CABLE
    Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 KIA Sephia 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 1996 KIA Sephia 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 1996 KIA Sephia 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 1996 KIA Sephia 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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