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2002 KIA Spectra 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 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Performance Test -> Optima, Sedona & 2002 Spectra -> Refrigerant Leak Test -> Rio, Sephia & 2001 Spectra -> Vacuum Test
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
A/C System Performance Test
Rio, Sephia & 2001 Spectra
- Install a suitable manifold gauge set to A/C system low and high pressure service ports.
- Run engine at 2000 RPM and set controls for maximum cooling and high blower speed.
- Measure high and low refrigerant pressure, then refer to refrigerant pressure performance chart, Fig. , to determine system diagnosis.
Optima, Sedona & 2002 Spectra
- Install a suitable manifold gauge set to A/C system low and high pressure service ports.
- Run engine at 2000 RPM and set ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Sephia & Spectra -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Refer to Figs. th...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Component Locations -> Sephia & Spectra w/1.8L Engine
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Refe...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 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 knuckle.
- Remove driveshaft from transaxle with suitable tool. There will be initial resistance until clip is collapsed and ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove upper intake manifold support bracket bolts.
- Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Remove starter upper mounting bolts.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove exhaust pipe.
- Remo...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2001-03 Spectra & 2004 Spectra w/1.8L Engine
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,300 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the two lower glove compartment attaching screws, then the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Pull the cabin air filter cover handle upward, then remov...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 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 inlet.
- Remove hose from water inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram for 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 HVAC Interface Diagram for 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 KIA Spectra 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: 2002 KIA Spectra 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: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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