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1998 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
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000 -> Oil Charge -> 2.5 & 3.5 TL -> 3.5 RL -> 3000GT -> 4Runner -> 626 -> Accent -> Accord -> Acura -> Amigo, Rodeo & Trooper -> Audi -> Avalon -> B-Series Pickup -> BMW -> Boxster & 911 -> Cabrio, Golf, GTI & Jetta -> Camry & Camry Solara -> Celica & Echo -> Civic w/Nippondenso Compressor & CR-V -> Civic w/Sanden Compressor -> CL -> Corolla -> Diamante -> Eclipse -> Elantra & Triburon -> ES300 -> Forester & Legacy -> Galant -> GS300 & GS400 -> Hombre -> Honda -> Hyundai -> Impreza -> Infiniti -> Insight, Prelude & S2000 -> Integra -> Isuzu -> Jaguar -> Kia -> Land Cruiser -> Lexus -> LS400 -> LX450 & LX470 -> Mazda -> Mercedes Benz -> Miata -> Millenia -> Mirage -> Mitsubishi -> Montero -> Montero Sport -> MPV -> New Beetle -> Nissan -> Oasis -> Odyssey -> Outback -> Passat -> Passport -> Pickup -> Porsche -> Protege -> RAV4 -> RX300 -> Saab -> SC300 & SC400 -> Sienna & Tacoma -> SLX -> Sonata -> Subaru -> Supra -> Suzuki -> T100 & Tundra -> Tercel -> Toyota -> Volkswagen -> Volvo
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS
Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.
Acura
Integra
When replacing compressor drain old and new units. Add oil to new compressor equal to 5.0 oz. minus amount drained from old unit, but do not add more than 1.7 oz. of oil.
When replacing other system components add the following amount of new oil...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Sephia & Spectra -> System Service -> 1997 -> 1998-2002 -> ABS Control Unit -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Pump Motor & Main Relays -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for brake bleeding procedure.
Component Replacement
ABS Control Unit
1997
- Remove front passenger seat.
- Release ABS control unit electrical connector latch, then disconnect harness.
- Remove ABS control unit four mounting screws, then the unit.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque ABS control unit mounting screws to 108-144 inch lbs.
- Torque front passenger seat bolts to 32-36 ft. lbs.
Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
- Disconnect HCU electrical connector.
- Disconnect pump motor connector from relay.
- Tag their locations, then disco...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Optima, Rio, Sephia & Spectra -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60 months ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sephia 1.8 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 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS
The MIL will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the engine is not running. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If it remains lit, a diagnostic trouble code has been stored.On models less OBD II, after diagnosis and repair are complete, place ignition switch in off position, then clear stored diagnostic trouble codes by disconnecting the battery ground cable for at least 20 seconds. On models equipped with OBD II, following diagnosis and repair of the system, the lamp may be turned off using a suita...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sephia 1.8 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 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning and Power Steering -> Alternator and Water Pump
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sephia 1.8 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 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Emission Control System Component Locations Diagram for 1998 KIA Sephia 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
I/P Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1998 KIA Sephia 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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