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KIA Spectra CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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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 Spectra 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 Spectra cars and light trucks from 1990+
Cooling System Capacities -> Kia -> 1994-2002
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported KIA Spectra cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Inspection -> Rear -> Replacement -> Rio -> Rio & Sephia -> Sedona -> Sephia & Spectra -> Sportage
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Replacement
Front
Rio
- Remove front disc brakes in numbered sequence as required, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install. Tighten bolts and wheel lug nuts to specifications.
Sedona
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel.
- Remove caliper mounting bolts, then position caliper aside using suitable wire or rope.
- Remove pads from caliper.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Use brake expander tool No. 0K130 430 017, or equivalent, when inserting new pads.
- Bleed brake system as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
Sephia & Spectra
- Remove front disc brakes in numbered sequenc...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Kia -> Component Locations -> Optima w/2.7L Engine, Spectra w/2.0L Engine & Amanti, Sedona & Sorento
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS
The...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA Spectra cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove driveshaft cotter pin, castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Loosen and remove control link nut and disconnect stabilizer bar from control link on lower control arm. Do not damage dust cover or oil seal.
- Disconnect tie rod end ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.Do not damage dust cover or oil seal.
- Remove driveshaft from transaxle with suitable tool. There will be initial resistance until clip is collapsed and pulle...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR KIA Spectra 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 Spectra 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 Spectra EX 2.0 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 Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA Spectra cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove upper intake manifold support bracket bolts.
- Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Remove starter upper mounting bolts.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove exhaust pipe.
- Remo...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2004-09 Spectra & Spectra5 w/2.0L Engine
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 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 glove compartment to lower glove compartment down completely by re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Kia -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (System) Warning Indicator -> 2007-09 Spectra & Spectra5 -> Relearn -> Reset -> Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS
Reset
The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate for approximately three seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the on position. This system uses radio frequency pressure sensors which monitor pressure in all 4 tires. When operating the vehicle at a speed above 20 mph the Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will illuminate when low tire pressure has been detected. Adjusting tires to correct pressure will turn lamp off.
Relearn
Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation
- Using Kia TPMS exciter tool, or equivalent, read the four tire pressure sensor IDs starti...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA Spectra cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 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.
- Remove hose from water inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Spectra 1.8 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 ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front Body Components Diagram for 2008 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 KIA Spectra LX 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2000 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2004 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO Vehicle: 2003 KIA Spectra 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET / RELEARN Vehicle: 2006 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most KIA Spectra 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 Spectra 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 Spectra 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 Spectra 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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