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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA RIO cars and light trucks from 1990+

Kia -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2002 KIA RIO Cinco 1.5 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported KIA RIO cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Master Cylinder -> Rio -> Sephia -> Sportage -> Wheel Cylinder
Vehicle: 2002 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

Rio
  • Secure master cylinder assembly in a suitable vise.
  • Remove reservoir cap, Fig. , then drain brake fluid into a suitable container.
  • Remove level sensor using a suitable screwdriver.
  • Remove reservoir mounting screw, then pry reservoir out of master cylinder. Discard seals.
  • Push primary piston into cylinder bore to ease snap ring removal, then remove snap ring and piston.
  • Push secondary piston into bore, then remove secondary piston stop screw.
  • Place a suitable shop towel in bore to catch secondary piston.
  • Remove secondary piston using compressed air through port.
  • Rever...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Kia -> Component Locations -> Rio
Vehicle: 2002 KIA RIO Cinco 1.5 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig. for...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA RIO cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid in suitable container.
  • Remove driveshaft cotter pin, castle nut and washer from front hub.
  • Remove tension rod mounting nuts.
  • Remove ball joint clamp mounting bolt from knuckle.
  • Pry down lower arm and disconnect ball joint.
  • Remove stabilizer bar from control link after loosening control link nut.
  • Insert suitable tool between transaxle case and driveshaft assembly, then separate driveshaft...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 KIA RIO SX 1.6 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA RIO cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Loosen breather pipe intake air cleaner clamps and remove air intake duct.
  • Disconnect MAF sensor connector.
  • Unsnap retainers and remove top half of air cleaner.
  • On models with manual transmission only, re...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2006-09 Rio
Vehicle: 2006 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10.000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Remove the glove compartment stops located at each side, then lower the glove compartment.
  • Remove the cabin...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Kia -> Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)/Parking Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 KIA RIO 1.6 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 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA RIO cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 KIA RIO 1.6 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 pipe.
  • Remove hose from water inlet pipe.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2010 KIA RIO LX 1.6 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 Conditi...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Audio Components Diagram for 2007 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GASAudio Components Diagram for 2007 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Audio Unit
  • Tweeter Speaker
  • Front Door Speaker
  • Roof Antenna
  • Rear Door Speaker
  • Seat Components Diagram for 2007 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GASSeat Components Diagram for 2007 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Warmer
  • Right Seat Warmer Switch
  • Left Seat Warmer Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Start Solenoid
  • Start Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Start Motor
  • 2005 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Condenser
  • Engine Control Module
  • Ignition Coil 1
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most KIA RIO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ECM UPGRADE - MIL ON WITH DTC P0128 & P0300 - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2007 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Ignition, Electronic Ignition
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: RECALL - CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS
    Vehicle: 2004 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most KIA RIO 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 KIA RIO 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 KIA RIO 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 KIA RIO 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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