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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+
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1993-95 -> Evacuating System -> Using Charging Station -> With Vacuum Pump
Vehicle: 1995 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS
With Vacuum Pump
Vacuum pumps suitable for removing air and moisture from A/C systems are commercially available. A specification for system pump down used here is 28-291/2 inches vacuum. This reading can be attained at or near sea level only. For each 1000 feet of altitude this operation is performed, the reading will be 1 inch vacuum higher. For example, at 5000 feet elevation, only 23-241/2 inches of vacuum can be obtained. The system refrigerant must be completely recovered before it can be evacuated. Damage to the vacuum pump will result if pressurized refrige...
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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+.
Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Brake Shoes, Replace -> Sephia -> Sportage
Vehicle: 1995 KIA Sephia GS 1.6 L4 GAS
Brake Shoes, Replace
Sephia
- Remove drum brakes in numbered sequence shown in Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install.
- Apply grease to the following points:
- Piston of wheel cylinder.
- Anchor sliding parts.
- Projection of backing plate.
- Adjusting screw and adjusting sleeve contact surfaces.
Sportage
- Loosen wheel lug nuts, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheel and set parking brake.
- Loosen and remove four hub nuts.
- Release parking brake and remove wheel drum.
- Remove adjuster lever spring using spring, Fig. , wrench or pliers, then rem...
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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: 1995 KIA Sephia GS 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: 2001 KIA Sephia 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: 1997 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove intake manifold bracket.
- Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Remove starter mou...
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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 -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 1995-97 Sephia
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia GS 1.8 L4 GAS
The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System warning lamp, will illuminate for 2-4 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. The lamp should go off after the 2-4 seconds has elapsed. If the warning lamp r...
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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+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1995 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 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 pump inlet.
- Remove hose from water pump inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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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: 1997 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.
Air Condition...
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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: GLOBAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (GDS) MINIMUM REQUIREMENT GUIDELINES Vehicle: 1995 KIA Sephia LS 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUDIO INTERFERENCE WHEN USING CELLULAR PHONE Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sephia RS 1.6 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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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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