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2019 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
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- Section 1 (Hands Free System)
- Section 2 (Airbag Modules And Clock Spring)
- Section 3 (Motor Driven Power Steering System)
- Section 4 (Lighting System)
- Section 5 (Front Seat Assembly)
- Section 6 (Rear Seat Assembly)
- Section 7 (Floor Console)
- Section 8 (Interior Trim)
- Section 9 (Heater System)
- Section 10 (Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning - General Information)
- Section 11 (EV Battery System - General Information)
- Section 12 (Cowl Top Cover)
- Section 13 (Crash Pad)
- Section 14 (Steering Wheel)
- Section 15 (MULTIFUNCTION Switch)
- Section 16 (Reduction Gear Control System)
- Section 17 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
- Section 18 (Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) System)
- Section 19 (Front Door Assembly)
- Section 20 (Rear Door Assembly)
- Section 21 (Electronic Stability Control Diagnosis)
- Section 22 (Tires/Wheels/Alignment)
- Section 23 (Body Side Molding)
- Section 24 (Brake System - General Information)
- Section 25 (High Voltage Distributing System)
- Section 26 (General Information)
- Section 27 (Hood Assembly)
- Section 28 (Motor & Reduction Gear)
- Section 29 (High Voltage Battery Cooling System)
- Section 30 (High Voltage Battery System)
- Section 31 (Blower System)
- Section 32 (Active Hydraulic Boost (AHB) System)
- Section 33 (DTC Index)
- Section 34 (High Voltage Battery Control System)
- Section 35 (Tail Gate Assembly)
- Section 36 (Front Bumper And Radiator Grille)
- Section 37 (Smart Junction Block Diagnosis)
- Section 38 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System Diagnosis)
- Section 39 (Steering System - General Information)
- Section 40 (Roof Trim)
- Section 41 (Rear Bumper)
- Section 42 (Driveshaft Assembly)
- Section 43 (Trunk Trim)
- Section 44 (Smart Key Code Saving Diagnosis)
- Section 45 (High Voltage Charging System)
- Section 46 (Motor Cooling System)
- Section 47 (Audio System)
- Section 48 (Power Windows)
- Section 49 (On Board Charger Diagnosis)
- Section 50 (Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU))
- Section 51 (Traction Motor System - General Information)
- Section 52 (Air Conditioning System)
- Section 53 (Vehicle Control System - General Information)
- Section 54 (Body Control Module (BCM))
- Section 55 (Motor Driven Power Steering Diagnosis)
- Section 56 (Heat Pump)
- Section 57 (Body Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 58 (Charge Door Opener Cover - Replacement)
- Section 59 (AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (2 Of 2))
- Section 60 (Heater And A/C Control Unit)
- Section 61 (Indicators And Gauges)
- Section 62 (Weight Classification System Diagnosis)
- Section 63 (Smart Key System)
- Section 64 (Reduction Gear System - General Information)
- Section 65 (Vehicle Motor Control System Diagnosis - (1 Of 2) - Soul EV)
- Section 66 (Airbag System Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 67 (Low Dc/Dc Converter Diagnosis)
- Section 68 (Parking Assist System)
- Section 69 (Electric Parking Brake Diagnosis)
- Section 70 (Smart Key Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 71 (Body Control Module Diagnosis)
- Section 72 (EV Battery System Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 73 (Airbag System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 74 (EV Battery System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 75 (Air Conditioning System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 76 (Vehicle Motor Control System Diagnosis - (2 Of 2) - Soul EV)
- Section 77 (General Information)
- Section 78 (DTC Index)
- Section 79 (Air Conditioning System Diagnosis)
- Section 80 (Airbag System Diagnosis (1 Of 4))
- Section 81 (Airbag System Diagnosis (2 Of 4))
- Section 82 (Airbag System Diagnosis (3 Of 4))
- Section 83 (Airbag System Diagnosis (4 Of 4))
- Section 84 (Amplifier Diagnosis)
- Section 85 (Audio/Video/Navigation Diagnosis)
- Section 86 (CVT System Diagnosis - 2.0L (1 Of 2))
- Section 87 (CVT System Diagnosis - 2.0L (2 Of 2))
- Section 88 (Dual Clutch Transmission System Diagnosis - 1.6L (1 Of 4))
- Section 89 (Dual Clutch Transmission System Diagnosis - 1.6L (2 Of 4))
- Section 90 (Dual Clutch Transmission System Diagnosis - 1.6L (3 Of 4))
- Section 91 (Dual Clutch Transmission System Diagnosis - 1.6L (4 Of 4))
- Section 92 (BCM Diagnosis)
- Section 93 (Cluster Module Diagnosis)
- Section 94 (Electronic Sound Generator Diagnosis)
- Section 95 (Electronic Stability Control Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 96 (Electronic Stability Control Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 97 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (1 Of 6))
- Section 98 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (2 Of 6))
- Section 99 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (3 Of 6))
- Section 100 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (4 Of 6))
- Section 101 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (5 Of 6))
- Section 102 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (6 Of 6))
- Section 103 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (1 Of 6))
- Section 104 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (2 Of 6))
- Section 105 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (3 Of 6))
- Section 106 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (4 Of 6))
- Section 107 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (5 Of 6))
- Section 108 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (6 Of 6))
- Section 109 (Front Radar Diagnosis (1 Of 3))
- Section 110 (Front Radar Diagnosis (2 Of 3))
- Section 111 (Front Radar Diagnosis (3 Of 3))
- Section 112 (Front View Camera Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 113 (Front View Camera Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 114 (Immobilizer Diagnosis)
- Section 115 (Integrated Central Control Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 116 (Mood Lamp Module Diagnosis)
- Section 117 (Motor Driven Power Steering System Diagnosis)
- Section 118 (Occupant Classification System Diagnosis)
- Section 119 (Rear Corner Radar Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 120 (Rear Corner Radar Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 121 (Rear View Monitor Diagnosis)
- Section 122 (Smart Key Code Saving Diagnosis)
- Section 123 (Smart Key Diagnosis)
- Section 124 (TPMS Diagnosis)
- Section 125 (Wireless Power Charger Diagnosis)
- Section 126 (Engine And Transmission Assembly (R & I) - 1.6L)
- Section 127 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.0L)
- Section 128 (Intake And Exhaust System - 2.0L)
- Section 129 (Ignition System - 1.6L)
- Section 130 (Ignition System - 2.0L)
- Section 131 (Engine Cooling System - 1.6L)
- Section 132 (Intake And Exhaust System - 1.6L)
- Section 133 (Charging System - 1.6L)
- Section 134 (Air Conditioning System)
- Section 135 (Front Suspension System And Front Wheel Alignment)
- Section 136 (Driveshaft Assembly)
- Section 137 (Lubrication System - 1.6L)
- Section 138 (Engine Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 139 (Charging System - 2.0L)
- Section 140 (Engine Cooling System - 2.0L)
- Section 141 (Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT))
- Section 142 (Front Bumper And Radiator Grille)
- Section 143 (Engine Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 144 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L)
- Section 145 (Hood Assembly)
- Section 146 (Drive Belt System - 1.6L)
- Section 147 (Tires/Wheels)
- Section 148 (Cowl Top Cover)
- Section 149 (Brake System)
- Section 150 (Double Clutch Transmission Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 151 (Crash Pad)
- Section 152 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 153 (Rear Seat Assembly)
- Section 154 (Evaporative Emission Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 155 (Body Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 156 (Brake System - General Information)
- Section 157 (Motor Driven Power Steering System)
- Section 158 (Fuses And Relays)
- Section 159 (Floor Console)
- Section 160 (Heater And A/C Control Unit)
- Section 161 (Interior Trim)
- Section 162 (Front Seat Assembly)
- Section 163 (Steering Wheel)
- Section 164 (Indicators And Gauges)
- Section 165 (Audio/AVN System)
- Section 166 (Windshield Wiper/Washer System)
- Section 167 (Drive Belt System - 2.0L)
- Section 168 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L)
- Section 169 (IVT Control System)
- Section 170 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.0L)
- Section 171 (Evaporative Emission Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 172 (Heater System)
- Section 173 (Engine Starting System - 1.6L)
- Section 174 (Trunk Lid Assembly)
- Section 175 (Lighting System)
- Section 176 (Tailgate Assembly)
- Section 177 (Trunk Trim)
- Section 178 (Front Door Assembly)
- Section 179 (Manual Transaxle Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 180 (Airbag Module And Clock Springs)
- Section 181 (MULTIFUNCTION Switch)
- Section 182 (Roof Trim)
- Section 183 (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) And Sensors)
- Section 184 (Power Windows)
- Section 185 (Seat Electrical)
- Section 186 (Rear Door Assembly)
- Section 187 (Body Side Molding)
- Section 188 (Rear Bumper)
- Section 189 (ELECTROCHROMIC Inside Rear View Mirror)
- Section 190 (Blower System)
- Section 191 (Hydraulic System)
- Section 192 (Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) System - General Information)
- Section 193 (Engine Starting System - 2.0L)
- Section 194 (Exhaust Emission Control System - 2.0L)
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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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