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1997 KIA Sephia CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Kia -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS
Prior to disconnecting any air bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) connectors or servicing any components located near an air bag/SRS connector, the air bag system must be disarmed with the following procedure:
- Place ignitio...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Component Locations -> Sephia & Spectra w/1.8L Engine
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS
Refe...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid into suitable container.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove driveshaft cotter pin, castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Disconnect tie rod end ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.Do not damage dust cover or oil seal.
- Loosen and remove bolt from knuckle and disconnect ball joint from knuc...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors and B+ terminal wire.
- Loosen alternator pivot bolt and remove drive belt.
- Remove alternato...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 1995-97 Sephia
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 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 r...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning and Power Steering -> Alternator and Water Pump
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia LS 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 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Main Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 KIA Sephia LS 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Enhanced Dealer Feedback and Digital Camera Requirements to Support Kia Quality Initiatives Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: NEW SST RELEASE AND RETURN OF THE BLACK BREAK OUT BOX MAIN CABLE Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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