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2001 KIA RIO 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 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Charging Valve Locations -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02
Vehicle: 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Rio -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Less Scan Tool -> Wiring Diagram -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS
Wiring Diagram
Refer to Fig. for ABS wiring diagram.
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
With Scan Tool
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Less Scan Tool
- Ensure ignition is Off.
- Connect a suitable jumper wire to engine compartment Data Link Connector (DLC) terminals "i" and "r," Fig. .
- Turn ignition On.
- Observe and record ABS warning lamp flashes.
- DTCs will be displayed from lowest to highest.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to Fig. for flashing pattern DTC ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Optima, Rio, Sephia & Spectra -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60 months ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid in suitable container.
- Remove driveshaft cotter pin, castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Remove tension rod mounting nuts.
- Remove ball joint clamp mounting bolt from knuckle.
- Pry down lower arm and disconnect ball joint.
- Remove stabilizer bar from control link after loosening control link nut.
- Insert suitable tool between transaxle case and driveshaft assembly, then separate driveshaft...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect alternator B+ terminal wire and electrical connectors.
- Loosen pivot bolt and tensioner mounting bolt, but do not remove just yet.
- Mark running direction with felt pen or chalk, then remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove tensioner mounting bolt, then the tensioner.
- Loosen bolt at base of adj...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2001-05 Rio
Vehicle: 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,500 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the glove compartment.
- Pull the cabin air filter cover by sliding to the left.
- Rem...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)/Parking Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS
The EBD/Parking Brake warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The lamp will also illuminate when the parking brake is in the applied position. If the lamp EBD/Pa...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 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 water crossover.
- Remove hose from water crossover.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen coolant pump pulley bolts.
- Loosen alternator support nut.
- Loosen alternator lockbolt and remove belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Brake Components Diagram for 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Seat Belts Diagram for 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2001 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 KIA RIO 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 2001 KIA RIO 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 2001 KIA RIO 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 2001 KIA RIO 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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