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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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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
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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 -> Heater Core, Replace -> Optima -> Rio, Sephia & Spectra -> Sedona -> Sportage
Vehicle: 2002 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
Optima
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove instrument panel as outlined under "Instrument Panel, Replace."
- Remove heater unit.
- Remove heater core from heater unit, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install.
Rio, Sephia & Spectra
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove instrument panel as outlined in the "Instrument Panel, Replace."
- Remove control cable from heater unit.
- Disconnect heater hoses from heater unit.
- Separate blower motor/eva...
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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 -> Brake Service -> Brake Shoes, Replace -> Installation -> Optima -> Removal -> Rio -> Sedona -> Spectra
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake Shoes, Replace
Optima
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel/tire assembly.
- Remove brake drum. If drum is difficult to remove, screw in bolts to pull drum out, Fig. .
- Remove end shoe springs, cylinder and hold-down spring.
- Remove shoes and adjuster as an assembly.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Apply suitable grease to backing plate shoe contact surfaces.
- Install shoe hold-down pin, then assemble return spring with the strut or pushrod shortened.
- Pull parking brake lever fully upward. Repeat process several times.
Rio
- Remove brake shoe components in numbered ...
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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 -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Sedona & Sportage -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 30 months or 30,...
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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+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assembly -> Disassembly
Vehicle: 1995 KIA Sportage 2.0 L4 GAS
Disassembly
- Place drive shaft in suitable vise.
- For reassembly purposes, place index marks (reference marks) on drive shaft, spider and yoke.
- Using a suitable screwdriver, remove and discard all snap rings.
- Lightly tap with a suitable hammer to remove bearings from yoke.
- Remove yoke.
- Using a suitable drift punch and hammer, remove spider bearings.
Assembly
- Before assembly, coat inside of beari...
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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+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2006 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS
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 mon...
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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 2.0 L4 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: 2007 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 -> Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Lamp -> 2005-09 Sportage
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS
The ESC/ESP warning lamp will be illuminated for 3 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The lamp will also blink when the vehicle is operating under slipp...
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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+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2010 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 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 thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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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: 2008 KIA Sportage EX 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+.
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Components Diagram for 2007 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GASComponents 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.
 2006 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2006 KIA Sportage LX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents 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+.
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Document: NEW SST RELEASE AND RETURN OF THE BLACK BREAK OUT BOX MAIN CABLE Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage EX 2.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: KIA REMANUFACTURED ENGINE PROGRAM Vehicle: 2008 KIA Sportage LX Convenience 2.0 L4 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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