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2016 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
These are pages that do not belong to the exact selected vehicle (2016 Kia Forte EX), but are still accessible from a link in your vehicle's manual. Be very cautious using repair info from here because these pages may not apply to your vehicle.
- Different variant/trim
- Section 1 (Manual Transaxle System - 1.8L & 2.0L)
- Section 2 (Manual Transaxle System - General Information - 1.8L & 2.0L)
- Section 3 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.8L)
- Section 4 (Engine & Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 1.8L)
- Section 5 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 1.8L)
- Section 6 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 1.8L)
- Section 7 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.8L (1 Of 3))
- Section 8 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.8L (3 Of 3))
- Section 9 (Engine Control System - 1.8L)
- Section 10 (Clutch System)
- Section 11 (Intake & Exhaust System - 1.8L)
- Section 12 (Timing System - 1.8L)
- Section 13 (Clutch & Brake - 1.8L)
- Section 14 (Crankcase Emission Control System - 1.8L)
- Section 15 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 1.8L)
- Section 16 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 1.8L)
- Section 17 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 1.8L)
- Section 18 (Emission Control System - General Information - 1.8L)
- Section 19 (Engine Cooling System - 1.8L)
- Section 20 (Cylinder Block - 1.8L)
- Section 21 (Lubrication System - 1.8L)
- Section 22 (Manual Transaxle Control System)
- Section 23 (Automatic Transaxle System - 1.8L)
- Section 24 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.8L (2 Of 3))
- Section 25 (Starting System - 1.8L)
- Section 26 (Charging System - 1.8L)
- Section 27 (Ignition System - 1.8L)
- Section 28 (Hydraulic System - 1.8L)
- Section 29 (Idle Stop & Go (ISG) System - 1.8L)
- Different car
- Section 1 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.8L)
- Section 2 (Rear Seat Assembly)
- Section 3 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 1.8L)
- Section 4 (Hydraulic System - 1.8L)
- Section 5 (Immobilizer System)
- Section 6 (Button Engine Start System)
- Section 7 (Intake & Exhaust System - 1.8L)
- Section 8 (Charging System - 1.8L)
- Section 9 (Floor Console)
- Section 10 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 2.0L)
- Section 11 (Engine Cooling System - 1.6L)
- Section 12 (Engine & Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 1.6L)
- Section 13 (Intake & Exhaust System - 1.6L)
- Section 14 (Engine Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 15 (Front Bumper & Radiator Grille)
- Section 16 (Lighting System)
- Section 17 (Timing System - 1.6L)
- Section 18 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (2 Of 2) - 1.6L)
- Section 19 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L)
- Section 20 (Interior Trim)
- Section 21 (Hood Assembly)
- Section 22 (Heater & A/C Control Unit)
- Section 23 (Audio System)
- Section 24 (Front Seat Assembly)
- Section 25 (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM), Weight Classification System (WCS) & Sensors)
- Section 26 (Airbag Modules & Clock Spring)
- Section 27 (Manual Transaxle System - 1.6L)
- Section 28 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 1.6L)
- Section 29 (Engine Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 30 (Windshield Wiper/Washer System)
- Section 31 (Front Door Assembly)
- Section 32 (Cowl Top Cover)
- Section 33 (Mirrors)
- Section 34 (Air Conditioning System)
- Section 35 (Timing System - 1.8L)
- Section 36 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 1.8L)
- Section 37 (Lubrication System - 1.8L)
- Section 38 (Engine & Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 1.8L)
- Section 39 (Engine Cooling System - 1.8L)
- Section 40 (Brake System)
- Section 41 (Clutch System)
- Section 42 (Intake & Exhaust System - 2.0L)
- Section 43 (Crash Pad)
- Section 44 (Charging System - 2.0L)
- Section 45 (Motor Driven Power Steering Diagnosis - 1.8L)
- Section 46 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System Diagnosis)
- Section 47 (Automatic Transaxle System - 1.8L)
- Section 48 (Front Suspension System & Wheel Alignment)
- Section 49 (Rear Door Assembly)
- Section 50 (Electric Power Steering)
- Section 51 (Engine Cooling System - 2.0L)
- Section 52 (Automatic Transaxle System - 2.0L)
- Section 53 (Engine & Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.0L)
- Section 54 (Timing System - 2.0L)
- Section 55 (DTC Index)
- Section 56 (Body Side Moulding)
- Section 57 (Tail Gate)
- Section 58 (Charging System - 1.6L)
- Section 59 (Indicators & Gauges)
- Section 60 (Starting System - 1.8L)
- Section 61 (Air Conditioning System Diagnosis)
- Section 62 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 1.8L)
- Section 63 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (2 Of 2) - 1.8L)
- Section 64 (Crankcase Emission Control System - 1.8L)
- Section 65 (Body Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 66 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 2.0L)
- Section 67 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 68 (Hydraulic System - 2.0L)
- Section 69 (Rear Bumper)
- Section 70 (Trunk Trim)
- Section 71 (Motor Driven Power Steering Diagnosis - 2.0L)
- Section 72 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 1.8L)
- Section 73 (Ignition System - 1.8L)
- Section 74 (Engine Control System - 1.8L)
- Section 75 (Motor Driven Power Steering Diagnosis - 1.6L)
- Section 76 (Hands Free System)
- Section 77 (Airbag System Diagnosis)
- Section 78 (Airbag Weight Classification Diagnosis)
- Section 79 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 1.6L & 1.8L)
- Section 80 (Body Control Module (BCM) Diagnosis)
- Section 81 (Cluster Module Diagnosis)
- Section 82 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (2 Of 2) - 2.0L)
- Section 83 (Immobilizer System Diagnosis)
- Section 84 (Power Seat Module Diagnosis)
- Section 85 (Smart Junction Box Diagnosis)
- Section 86 (Smart Key Code Saving Diagnosis)
- Section 87 (Smart Key Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 88 (Telematics Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 89 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System Diagnosis)
- Section 90 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L)
- Section 91 (Starting System - 2.0L)
- Section 92 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.0L)
- Section 93 (Ignition System - 2.0L)
- Section 94 (Body Control Module (BCM))
- Section 95 (Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) System)
- Section 96 (Roof Trim)
- Section 97 (Driveshaft Assembly)
- Section 98 (General Information)
- Section 99 (Smart Key System)
- Section 100 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 2.0L)
- Section 101 (Lubrication System - 2.0L)
- Section 102 (MULTIFUNCTION Switch)
- Section 103 (Steering Wheel)
- Section 104 (Trunk Lid)
- Section 105 (Fuses & Relays)
- Section 106 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 2.0L)
- Section 107 (Ignition System - 1.6L)
- Section 108 (Power Windows)
- Section 109 (Rear Window Glass)
- Section 110 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (1 Of 2) - 1.6L)
- Section 111 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (1 Of 2) - 1.8L)
- Section 112 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (1 Of 2) - 2.0L)
- Section 113 (Automatic Transaxle System - 1.6L)
- Section 114 (Manual Transaxle System - 1.6L)
- Section 115 (Cylinder Block - 1.6L)
- Section 116 (Timing System - 1.6L)
- Section 117 (Engine Cooling System - 1.6L)
- Section 118 (Intake & Exhaust System - 1.6L)
- Section 119 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 1.6L)
- Section 120 (Lubrication System - 1.6L)
- Section 121 (Engine Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 122 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 123 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 124 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L)
- Section 125 (Engine & Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 1.6L)
- Section 126 (Hydraulic System - 1.6L)
- Section 127 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 128 (Charging System - 1.6L)
- Section 129 (Tail Gate)
- Section 130 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (2 Of 3))
- Section 131 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (3 Of 3))
- Section 132 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 133 (Ignition System - 1.6L)
- Section 134 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (1 Of 3))
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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