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2003 KIA Sorento 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 2003 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> Engine Coolant -> Exercise System -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Refrigerant Oil -> Safety
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Product Compatibility
Refrigerant Oil
Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C Data," for specifications.
Engine Coolant
Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant. If mixed, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Component Locations -> Optima w/2.7L Engine, Spectra w/2.0L Engine & Amanti, Sedona & Sorento
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
The...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove split pin and castle nut.
- Remove upper control arm link lock bolt and spring washer and nut.
- Remove tie rod end cotter pin and separate tie rod end from knuckle using suitable tool.
- Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- Mark driveshaft to identify location during installation.
- Pry drivesha...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Mark alternator drive belt running direction using suitable felt pen or chalk, then remove belt.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, nuts and spacers, then the alternator.
- Reverse procedure to install...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> 4WD System Warning & 4WD Low indicator Lamps -> 2003-09 Sorento
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
If the 4WD system warning lamp blinks or the 4WD warning lamp and 4WD Low indicator lamp illuminate at the same time, a malfunction in the 4WD syste...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 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 2003 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
- Remove engine cover.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable 16mm wrench to relie...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Speed Controls Diagram for 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Vacuum Hoses Layout Diagram for 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 KIA Sorento 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: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: NEW SST RELEASE AND RETURN OF THE BLACK BREAK OUT BOX MAIN CABLE Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 KIA Sorento 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 2003 KIA Sorento 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 2003 KIA Sorento 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 2003 KIA Sorento 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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