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2000 KIA Spectra CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Dash Panel, Replace -> Sephia -> Sportage
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Sephia
Remove instrument panel in sequence shown in Fig. , noting the following:
- Remove steering wheel as follows:
- Remove four air bag module bolts from rear of steering wheel.
- Disconnect air bag module connector from clockspring assembly, then remove the steering wheel air bag module from vehicle, Fig. .
- Remove steering wheel locknut.
- Remove steering wheel with a suitable puller. Do not try to remove steering wheel by hitting shaft with a hammer.
- Remove screw from lower portion of combination switch, Fig. , ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Sephia & Spectra -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Refer to Figs. th...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1998-03 Sephia, Spectra w/4 cylinder engine and 1999-02 Sportage -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Spectra 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 en...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Front
- 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.
- Loosen and remove control link nut and disconnect stabilizer bar from control link on lower control arm. Do not damage dust cover or oil seal.
- Disconnect tie rod end ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.Do not damage dust cover or oil seal.
- Remove driveshaft from transaxle with suitable tool. There will be initial resistance until clip is collapsed and pulle...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Spectra 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 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at cylinder head.
- Remove hose from cylinder head.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to inst...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Alternator
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen alternator upper locknut.
- 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, noting the following:
- Torque alternator mounting nut and bolt to 18 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator adjustment lockbolt to 11 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator brace mounting bolt to 17 ft. lbs.
Air ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2000 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Main Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
I/P Wiring Harness Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2000 KIA Spectra 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: 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: NEW SST RELEASE AND RETURN OF THE BLACK BREAK OUT BOX MAIN CABLE Vehicle: 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 KIA Spectra 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 2000 KIA Spectra 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 2000 KIA Spectra 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 2000 KIA Spectra 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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