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2016 Kia Sorento LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
These are pages that do not belong to the exact selected vehicle (2016 Kia Sorento L), 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 (Starting System - 2.0L)
- Section 2 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 2.0L)
- Section 3 (Intake & Exhaust System - 2.0L)
- Section 4 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.0L)
- Section 5 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (1 Of 3))
- Section 6 (Charging System - 2.0L)
- Section 7 (Drive Belt System - 3.3L)
- Section 8 (Drive Belt System - 2.0L)
- Section 9 (Hydraulic System - 3.3L)
- Section 10 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 3.3L)
- Section 11 (Engine Cooling System - 3.3L)
- Section 12 (Clutch & Brake - 3.3L)
- Section 13 (Timing System - 2.0L)
- Section 14 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 2.0L)
- Section 15 (Lubrication System - 2.0L)
- Section 16 (4WD Control System Diagnosis)
- Section 17 (Hydraulic System - 2.0L)
- Section 18 (Engine Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 19 (Timing System - 3.3L)
- Section 20 (Intake & Exhaust System - 3.3L)
- Section 21 (Starting System - 3.3L)
- Section 22 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.0L)
- Section 23 (Emission Control System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 24 (Fuel Delivery System - 3.3L)
- Section 25 (Engine Cooling System - 2.0L)
- Section 26 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (1 Of 3))
- Section 27 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 28 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 3.3L)
- Section 29 (Cylinder Block - 3.3L)
- Section 30 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 31 (Lubrication System - 3.3L)
- Section 32 (Automatic Transaxle System - 3.3L)
- Section 33 (Transfer Assembly)
- Section 34 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 2.0L)
- Section 35 (Clutch & Brake - 2.0L)
- Section 36 (Engine Control System - 3.3L)
- Section 37 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 38 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 39 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 2.0L)
- Section 40 (Charging System - 3.3L)
- Section 41 (Cylinder Block - 2.0L)
- Section 42 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (3 Of 3))
- Section 43 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 2.0L)
- Section 44 (Ignition System - 3.3L)
- Section 45 (Ignition System - 2.0L)
- Section 46 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (2 Of 3))
- Section 47 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (3 Of 3))
- Section 48 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (2 Of 3))
- Section 49 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 3.3L)
- Section 50 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 3.3L)
- Section 51 (4WD Control System)
- Section 52 (Coupling Assembly)
- Section 53 (Automatic Transaxle System - 2.0L)
- Section 54 (Emission Control System - General Information - 2.0L)
- Different car
- Section 1 (Rear Seat Assembly)
- Section 2 (Power Windows)
- Section 3 (Front Door Assembly)
- Section 4 (Rear Door Assembly)
- Section 5 (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) & Sensors)
- Section 6 (Floor Console)
- Section 7 (Lighting System)
- Section 8 (Windshield Wiper/Washer)
- Section 9 (Interior Trim)
- Section 10 (Seat Electrical)
- Section 11 (Airbag Modules & Clock Spring)
- Section 12 (Electric Power Steering System)
- Section 13 (Crash Pad)
- Section 14 (Front Seat Assembly)
- Section 15 (Roof Trim)
- Section 16 (Cowl Top Cover)
- Section 17 (Mirrors)
- Section 18 (Body Control Module (BCM))
- Section 19 (Front Suspension System & Wheel Alignment)
- Section 20 (Rear Window Glass)
- Section 21 (Body Side Moulding)
- Section 22 (Front Bumper)
- Section 23 (Audio System)
- Section 24 (Tail Gate)
- Section 25 (MULTIFUNCTION Switch)
- Section 26 (Hood Assembly)
- Section 27 (Trunk Trim)
- Section 28 (Steering Wheel)
- Section 29 (Fuel Filler Door)
- Section 30 (Indicators & Gauges)
- Section 31 (Heater & A/C Control Unit)
- Section 32 (Hands Free System)
- Section 33 (Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) System)
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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.
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