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2008 KIA Sportage CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS
- 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.
- Remove bolts securing wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle.
- Disconnect tie rod ball joint from knuckle using suitable tool.
- Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
- Remove lower arm ball joint mounting bolts.
- Tap on driveshaft front hub assembly using plastic hammer.
- Push front hub assembly outward and separate driveshaft from hub assembly.
- Insert suitable tool between tr...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate for approximately three seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. This system uses radio frequency pressure sensors which mon...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove two alternator electrical connectors from back of alternator.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm countercl...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2005-09 Sportage
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9320 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Lower the glove compartment completely by removing the tension cord and stopper...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS
The MIL will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the engine is not running. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If it remains lit, a diagnostic trouble code has been stored.On models less OBD II, after diagnosis and repair are complete, place ignition switch in off position, then clear stored diagnostic trouble codes by disconnecting the battery ground cable for at least 20 seconds. On models equipped with OBD II, following diagnosis and repair of the system, the lamp may be turned off using a suita...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove under cover.
- Remove air duct.
- Remove battery and battery tray.
- Remove coolant reservoir tank.
- Remove upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose.
- On models with automatic transaxles, remove ATF (Automatic Transaxle Fluid) cooler hose.
- On all models, disconnect fan motor connector.
- Remove cooling fan motor assembly mo...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Front Body Components Diagram for 2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Windshield Washer Components Diagram for 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Torque Specifications on "Torque to Yield" Engine Component Bolts Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: HUMMING NOISE FROM 4WD SYSTEM Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 KIA Sportage 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 2008 KIA Sportage 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 2008 KIA Sportage 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 2008 KIA Sportage 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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