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2004 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
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Spectra 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: 2004 KIA Spectra LX 2.0 L4 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Amanti & Sorento -> Front -> Inspection -> Optima -> Rear -> Replacement -> Rio -> Sedona -> Spectra -> Sportage
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS
Replacement
Front
Amanti & Sorento
- Remove front disc brakes components, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install. Tighten bolts and wheel lug nuts to specifications.
Rio
- Remove front disc brakes components, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install. Tighten bolts and wheel lug nuts to specifications.
Sedona
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel.
- Remove caliper mounting bolts, then position caliper aside using suitable wire or rope.
- Remove pads from caliper.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Use brake expander tool No. 0K130 430 017, or equivalent, when inserting new pads.
- B...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Optima, Rio, Sephia & Spectra -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60 months ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2004-09 Spectra & Spectra5 w/2.0L Engine
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,320 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open glove compartment to lower glove compartment down completely by re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)/Parking Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra 1.8 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 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra LX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove undercover, then drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses, then disconnect coolant reservoir tank ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra LX 2.0 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 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Torque Specifications on "Torque to Yield" Engine Component Bolts Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Enhanced Dealer Feedback and Digital Camera Requirements to Support Kia Quality Initiatives Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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