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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
Computer Relearn Procedures -> Kia
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 L4 GAS
Connect Kia Data Pro Scan Tool/Power Scan to the OBD-ll Data Link Connector (...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Sephia & Spectra -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997 -> 1998-2002 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Intermittents -> Wiring Diagram
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS
Wiring Diagram
Refer to Figs. through for ABS wiring diagrams and to Fig. for ABS quick test.
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
1997
- Turn ignition Off.
- Locate Data Link Connector on rear firewall and connect a jumper wire between ABS output pin and G-2 pin, Fig. .
- Turn ignition On, then remove jumper wire.
- Study flashing pattern of ABS warning lamp and record code.
- Determine if there are additional DTCs stored by connecting jumper for at least three seconds and removing it.
- Study flashing pattern and record new DTC. Repeat previous step until all DTCs have been recorded.
- If there...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1994-97 Sephia -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 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 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia GS 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
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove intake manifold bracket.
- Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Remove starter mou...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS
The TCS 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 remains ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove radiator ...
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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+.
 I/P Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 KIA Sephia RS 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment 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 LS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 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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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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