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KIA RIO CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
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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+
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 2002 KIA RIO 1.5 L4 GAS
While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:
- Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
- Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
- The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...
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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+.
Kia -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 2003-04 -> 2005 -> Amanti -> Master Cylinder -> Optima & Sportage -> Rio -> Sedona -> Sorento -> Spectra
Vehicle: 2003 KIA RIO RX-V 1.6 L4 GAS
Hydraulic brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If fluid gets on painted surface, wipe clean immediately.
Master Cylinder
Amanti
- Disconnect master cylinder electrical connectors.
- Clean away dirt and debris from master cylinder brake line fittings.
- Disconnect master cylinder brake lines using flare nut wrench tool No. 0K130 430 019, or equivalent. Plug open fittings to prevent contamination.
- Remove master cylinder mounting nuts, then the master cylinder from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Install master cylinder onto booster unit. Tighten nuts to s...
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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: 2003 KIA RIO RX-V 1.6 L4 GAS
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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 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+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 GAS
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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: 2004 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove upper intake manifold bracket.
- Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Remove ...
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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 -> 2001-05 Rio
Vehicle: 2005 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,500 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the glove compartment.
- Pull the cabin air filter cover by sliding to the left.
- Rem...
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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 -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 2008 KIA RIO LX 1.6 L4 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 KIA RIO AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA RIO cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 KIA RIO SX 1.6 L4 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 thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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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: 2003 KIA RIO RX-V 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+.
 Underbody Components Diagram for 2004 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Underbody Components Diagram for 2008 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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.
 2007 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO Vehicle: 2003 KIA RIO Cinco 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SERVICE ACTION: FUEL DOOR ADJUSTMENT Vehicle: 2009 KIA RIO 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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