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2007 Kia Sorento EX, 4WD, Automatic, A5SR2FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Control System
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Kgf.m | N.m | lbf. ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECM installation bolts (on bracket) | 1.0-1.2 | 9.8-11.8 | 7.2-8.7 |
| ECM bracket installation bolts | 1.0-1.2 | 9.8-11.8 | 7.2-8.7 |
| Mass air flow sensor installation bolts | 0.3-0.5 | 2.9-4.9 | 2.2-3.6 |
| Mass air flow sensor clamp tightening | 0.3-0.5 | 2.9-4.9 | 2.2-3.6 |
| Heated oxygen sensor (Bank 1 / Sensor 1) installation | 5.0-6.0 | 49.1-58.9 | 36.2-43.4 |
| Heated oxygen sensor (Bank 1 / Sensor 2) installation | 5.0-6.0 | 49.1-58.9 | 36.2-43.4 |
| Heated oxygen sensor (Bank 2 / Sensor 1) installation | 5.0-6.0 | 49.1-58.9 | 36.2-43.4 |
| Heated oxygen sensor (Bank 2 / Sensor 2) installation | 5.0-6.0 | 49.1-58.9 | 36.2-43.4 |
| Engine coolant temperature sensor installation | 2.0-4.0 | 19.6-39.2 | 14.5-28.9 |
| Manifold absolute pressure sensor installation bolts | 1.0-1.2 | 9.8-11.8 | 7.2-8.7 |
| Camshaft position sensor [Bank 1] installation bolt | 0.7-1.0 | 6.9-9.8 | 5.1-7.2 |
| Camshaft position sensor [Bank 2] installation bolt | 0.7-1.0 | 6.9-9.8 | 5.1-7.2 |
| Crankshaft position sensor installation | 0.7-1.0 | 6.9-9.8 | 5.1-7.2 |
| Knock sensor #1, 2 installation | 1.6-2.4 | 15.7-23.5 | 11.6-17.4 |
| ETC module installation bolt (on throttle body) | 1.0-1.2 | 9.8-11.8 | 7.2-8.7 |
| CVVT Oil temperature sensor installation | 2.0-4.0 | 19.6-39.2 | 14.5-28.9 |
| CVVT Oil control valve [Bank 1] installation bolt | 1.0-1.2 | 9.8-11.8 | 7.2-8.7 |
| CVVT Oil control valve [Bank 2] installation bolt | 1.0-1.2 | 9.8-11.8 | 7.2-8.7 |
| Purge control solenoid valve bracket installation bolt | 1.0-1.2 | 9.8-11.8 | 7.2-8.7 |
| Vacuum valve (Variable intake actuator) installation bolts | 1.0-1.2 | 9.8-11.8 | 7.2-8.7 |
| Ignition coil condenser installation bolt | 0.7-1.1 | 6.9-10.8 | 5.1-8.0 |
| Ignition coil installation bolt | 1.0-1.2 | 9.8-11.8 | 7.2-8.7 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.