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KIA Sephia CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sephia 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 Sephia cars and light trucks from 1990+
Kia -> Wiring Diagrams -> Blower Motor
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported KIA Sephia cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Sephia & Spectra -> System Service -> 1997 -> 1998-2002 -> ABS Control Unit -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Pump Motor & Main Relays -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sephia 1.8 L4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for brake bleeding procedure.
Component Replacement
ABS Control Unit
1997
- Remove front passenger seat.
- Release ABS control unit electrical connector latch, then disconnect harness.
- Remove ABS control unit four mounting screws, then the unit.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque ABS control unit mounting screws to 108-144 inch lbs.
- Torque front passenger seat bolts to 32-36 ft. lbs.
Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
- Disconnect HCU electrical connector.
- Disconnect pump motor connector from relay.
- Tag their locations, then disco...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Kia -> Component Locations -> 1994-97 Sephia w/1.6L Engine
Vehicle: 1994 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS
Refer...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA Sephia cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sephia LS 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 knuc...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA Sephia cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove intake manifold bracket.
- Disconnect starter electrical connections.
- Remove starter mounting bolts.
- Remove ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Kia -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 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 Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA Sephia cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain coolant into suitable con...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning and Power Steering -> Alternator and Water Pump
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS
Alternator and Water Pump
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen alternator upper lock bolt.
- 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.
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most KIA Sephia cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SUCTION HOSE Vehicle: 1995 KIA Sephia GS 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: 1993-1997 PAINT CODES Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA Sephia AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most KIA Sephia 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 Sephia 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 Sephia 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 Sephia 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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