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2018 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
These are pages that do not belong to the exact selected vehicle (2018 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 - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 2 (Manual Transaxle System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 3 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 4 (Lubrication System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 5 (Automatic Transaxle System - 2.0L MPI Nu (A6GF1))
- Section 6 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 2.0L MPI Nu (A6GF1))
- Section 7 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 8 (Engine Control System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 9 (Intake And Exhaust System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 10 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 11 (Cylinder Block - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 12 (Hydraulic System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 13 (Engine Cooling System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 14 (Clutch System)
- Section 15 (Manual Transaxle Control System)
- Section 16 (Evaporative Emission Control System - 1.6L T & 2.0L (VIN 7))
- Section 17 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 18 (Drive Belt System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 19 (Charging System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 20 (Engine Starting System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 21 (Ignition System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 22 (Clutch & Brake - 2.0L MPI Nu (A6GF1))
- Section 23 (Timing System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 24 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L MPI Nu (1 Of 4))
- Section 25 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L MPI Nu (2 Of 4))
- Section 26 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L MPI Nu (4 Of 4))
- Section 27 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 28 (Emission Control System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 29 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 30 (Exhaust Emission Control System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 31 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 32 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L MPI Nu (3 Of 4))
- Different car
- Section 1 (Dual Clutch Transmission Control System - 1.6L T)
- Section 2 (Charging System - 1.6L T)
- Section 3 (Engine And Transmission Assembly (R & I) - 1.6L T)
- Section 4 (Intake And Exhaust System - 1.6L T)
- Section 5 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (2 Of 2))
- Section 6 (Engine Control System - 1.6L T)
- Section 7 (Ignition System - 1.6L T)
- Section 8 (Manual Transaxle System - General Information - 1.6L T)
- Section 9 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 1.6L T)
- Section 10 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L T)
- Section 11 (Engine Starting System - 1.6L T)
- Section 12 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L T)
- Section 13 (Engine Cooling System - 1.6L T)
- Section 14 (Timing System - 1.6L T)
- Section 15 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 1.6L T)
- Section 16 (Tail Gate Assembly)
- Section 17 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 1.6L T)
- Section 18 (Manual Transaxle System - 1.6L T)
- Section 19 (Dual Clutch System - 1.6L T)
- Section 20 (Dual Clutch Transmission System (DCT) - 1.6L T)
- Section 21 (Lubrication System - 1.6L T)
- Section 22 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (4 Of 4))
- Section 23 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (2 Of 4))
- Section 24 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (3 Of 4))
- Section 25 (Hybrid Control System - General Information)
- Section 26 (Intake And Exhaust System)
- Section 27 (Rear Seat Assembly)
- Section 28 (Interior Trim)
- Section 29 (High Voltage Battery Cooling System)
- Section 30 (High Voltage Battery System)
- Section 31 (High Voltage Battery Control System)
- Section 32 (Blind Spot Detection Diagnosis - Left)
- Section 33 (Blind Spot Detection System (BSD))
- Section 34 (Hybrid Control System)
- Section 35 (Engine Control System)
- Section 36 (Clutch System)
- Section 37 (Brake System - General Information)
- Section 38 (Active Air Flap Diagnosis)
- Section 39 (Low Voltage Dc/Dc Converter (LDC))
- Section 40 (Floor Console)
- Section 41 (Front Bumper And Radiator Grille)
- Section 42 (Front Seat Assembly)
- Section 43 (Seat Electrical)
- Section 44 (Crash Pad)
- Section 45 (Electronic Stability Program (Esp) System)
- Section 46 (Body Side Molding)
- Section 47 (Lighting System)
- Section 48 (Heater And A/C Control Unit)
- Section 49 (Rear Bumper)
- Section 50 (Engine Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 51 (Power Windows)
- Section 52 (Steering Wheel)
- Section 53 (Cowl Top Cover)
- Section 54 (Immobilizer System)
- Section 55 (Smart Key System)
- Section 56 (Engine Cooling System)
- Section 57 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I))
- Section 58 (Fuel Delivery System)
- Section 59 (Lubrication System)
- Section 60 (Timing System)
- Section 61 (Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS))
- Section 62 (Liftgate Assembly)
- Section 63 (Indicators And Gauges)
- Section 64 (Immobilizer System Diagnosis)
- Section 65 (Front Door Assembly)
- Section 66 (Rear Door Assembly)
- Section 67 (Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Assembly)
- Section 68 (Hybrid Motor System - General Information)
- Section 69 (Drive Belt System)
- Section 70 (Amplifier Diagnosis)
- Section 71 (Battery Management System Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 72 (Virtual Engine Sound System Diagnosis)
- Section 73 (Airbag System Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 74 (Power Seat Module Diagnosis)
- Section 75 (Evaporative Emission Control System)
- Section 76 (Dual Clutch Transmission Control System)
- Section 77 (Front Suspension System)
- Section 78 (Hybrid Motor Control System)
- Section 79 (Fuses And Relays)
- Section 80 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System Diagnosis)
- Section 81 (HEV Motor Control System Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 82 (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) And Sensors)
- Section 83 (Windshield Wiper/Washer System)
- Section 84 (Motor Driven Power Steering System)
- Section 85 (MULTIFUNCTION Switch)
- Section 86 (Airbag Modules And Clock Spring)
- Section 87 (Heater System)
- Section 88 (General Information)
- Section 89 (Smart Key Code Saving Diagnosis)
- Section 90 (Active Hydraulic Boost (AHB) System)
- Section 91 (Tires/Wheels/Wheel Alignment)
- Section 92 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information)
- Section 93 (Dual Clutch Transmission System - General Information)
- Section 94 (Driveshaft Assembly)
- Section 95 (Hybrid Motor Assembly)
- Section 96 (Cylinder Head Assembly)
- Section 97 (Air Conditioning System)
- Section 98 (Ignition System)
- Section 99 (Smart Cruise Control System)
- Section 100 (Assist Emergency Braking (AEB) System)
- Section 101 (Body Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 102 (Air Conditioning System Diagnosis)
- Section 103 (Airbag System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 104 (Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning - General Information)
- Section 105 (Audio System)
- Section 106 (ESC/AHB Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 107 (Button Engine Start System)
- Section 108 (Blind Spot Detection Diagnosis - Right)
- Section 109 (Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) System)
- Section 110 (Roof Trim)
- Section 111 (Cluster Module Diagnosis)
- Section 112 (Driver Door Module Diagnosis)
- Section 113 (Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) System Diagnosis)
- Section 114 (Body Control Module (BCM))
- Section 115 (Assist Door Module Diagnosis)
- Section 116 (Hybrid Motor Cooling System)
- Section 117 (Integrated Body Control Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 118 (Occupant Classification System Diagnosis)
- Section 119 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (6 Of 6))
- Section 120 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (2 Of 6))
- Section 121 (Dual Clutch Transmission Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 122 (Multi Function Camera Diagnosis)
- Section 123 (Charging System)
- Section 124 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (4 Of 6))
- Section 125 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information)
- Section 126 (Parking Guide System Diagnosis)
- Section 127 (Smart Key Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 128 (Steering System - General Information)
- Section 129 (Power Steering System Diagnosis)
- Section 130 (Wireless Power Charger Diagnosis)
- Section 131 (HEV Control System Diagnosis)
- Section 132 (Integrated Gateway Power Module Diagnosis)
- Section 133 (DTC Index)
- Section 134 (HEV Motor Control System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 135 (Dual Clutch Transmission Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 136 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (3 Of 6))
- Section 137 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (1 Of 6))
- Section 138 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (5 Of 6))
- Section 139 (Battery Management System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 140 (ESC/AHB Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 141 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (1 Of 2))
- Section 142 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (1 Of 4))
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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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