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KIA Sorento CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including KIA engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
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 Sorento 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 Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 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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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Kia -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Sorento -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 KIA Sorento EX 3.5 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60 months or 60,000 m...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
Front
- 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 drivesha...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sorento 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 Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2007 KIA Sorento LX 3.8 V6 GAS
Refer to Fig. for wirin...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 KIA Sorento LX 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove nut from starter cable B-terminal and disconnect wire connector from sol...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2007-09 Sorento
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sorento EX 3.8 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 KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Kia -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Amanti, Optima, Rio, Sedona, Sorento & Spectra
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 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 remain...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA Sorento cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 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 water crossover.
- Remove hose from water crossover.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
- Remove engine cover.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable 16mm wrench to relie...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most KIA Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Fuel Components Diagram for 2007 KIA Sorento LX 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Seat Components Diagram for 2007 KIA Sorento LX 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 KIA Sorento EX 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most KIA Sorento cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Load Carrying Capacity Label Requirements and Instructions to Comply With FMVSS 110 Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento EX 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: KIA REMANUFACTURED ENGINE PROGRAM Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA Sorento AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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