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2009 KIA Sorento 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 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento EX 3.8 V6 GAS
- 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 driveshaft ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures -> Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento EX 3.8 V6 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation
- Using Kia TPMS exciter tool, or equivalent, read the four tire pressure sensor IDs starting with sensor 1 the LH front wheel.
- Read the remaining sensors in the following order:
- Sensor 2, RH front wheel.
- Sensor 3, LH rear wheel.
- Sensor 4, RH rear wheel.
- Connect the Kia exciter tool, or equivalent, to the DLC (Data Link Connector) located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
- Using the tool, register the four sensor IDs to the TPMS receiver.
- Disconnect the tool from the DLC.
- Place the ignition switch in the Off position for 3 minutes, then turn the i...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground terminal first, then positive terminal.
- Disconnect alternator connector and remove cable from alternator B+ terminal.
- Rem...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2007-09 Sorento
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 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 the glove compartment door.
- Lower the glove compartment completely by removing the stopper, Fig. .
- Remove ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> 4WD System Warning & 4WD Low indicator Lamps -> 2003-09 Sorento
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 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 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove under cover.
- Remove radiator grille upper cover.
- Disconnect radiator upper hose and lower hose and automatic transaxle fluid cooler hoses.
- Remove radiator from condensor by removing bolts.
- ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 KIA Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: TCM REPROGRAM W/3.3L Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento EX 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: TCM REPROGRAM W/3.8L Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento EX 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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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