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KIA Sportage 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 Sportage 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 Sportage cars and light trucks from 1990+
Kia -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Blower Motor, Replace -> Sephia -> Sportage
Vehicle: 1997 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
Sephia
The evaporator case and the blower motor are removed as an assembly.
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Disconnect intake and outlet pipe from evaporator using suitable quick coupling tool. Immediately plug all open fittings to keep moisture out of A/C system.
- Remove cover and drain hose.
- Remove glove compartment and disconnect wiring harness connector.
- Remove blower motor/evaporator unit, Fig. .
- Disassemble blower motor/evaporator unit and remove blower motor as shown in Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported KIA Sportage cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Kia -> Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal -> Optima -> Parking Brakes -> Rio & Spectra -> Sedona
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake Pedal
Rio & Spectra
- On Rio models, distance from top center of brake pedal to floor mat should be 6.69-6.93 inches.
- On 2003-04 Spectra models, distance from top center of brake pedal to floor mat should be 7.60-7.72 inches.
- On 2005 Spectra models, distance from top center of brake pedal to floor mat should be 7.24 inches.
- On all models, disconnect brake pedal switch electrical connector (E), Fig. .
- Loosen locknuts (B) and turn switch (A) until it does not contact pedal.
- Loosen locknuts (D) and turn rod (C) to adjust height of brake pedal.
- Tighten brake pedal switch until plunger is co...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Kia -> Component Locations -> Optima w/2.4L Engine & Sportage
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
Refe...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA Sportage cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS
- 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.
- Remove bolts securing wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle.
- Disconnect tie rod ball joint from knuckle using suitable tool.
- Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
- Remove lower arm ball joint mounting bolts.
- Tap on driveshaft front hub assembly using plastic hammer.
- Push front hub assembly outward and separate driveshaft from hub assembly.
- Insert suitable tool between tr...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage 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 Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) alerts the driver when a large change in the pressure of one tire exists. The system detects a tire pres...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA Sportage cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove two alternator electrical connectors from back of alternator.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm countercl...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2005-09 Sportage
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9320 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Lower the glove compartment completely by removing the tension cord and stopper...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Kia -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sportage 2.0 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 Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA Sportage cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sportage 2.0 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 heater valve.
- Remove hose from heater valve.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to insta...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
A/C Components Diagram for 2005 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Components Diagram for 2007 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1995 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2006 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most KIA Sportage cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL: JUMP STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Vehicle: 2000 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: LOCKNUT RE-USE PROHIBITED Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA Sportage AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most KIA Sportage 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 Sportage 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 Sportage 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 Sportage 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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