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2020 Kia Sorento LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
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- Different variant/trim
- Section 1 (Engine Starting System - 3.3L)
- Section 2 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 3 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 3.3L)
- Section 4 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 3.3L)
- Section 5 (Timing System - 3.3L)
- Section 6 (Intake And Exhaust System - 3.3L)
- Section 7 (Charging System - 3.3L)
- Section 8 (Ignition System - 3.3L)
- Section 9 (Fuel Delivery System - 3.3L)
- Section 10 (Engine Cooling System - 3.3L)
- Section 11 (Drive Belt System - 3.3L)
- Section 12 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (4 Of 6))
- Section 13 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (6 Of 6))
- Section 14 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 3.3L)
- Section 15 (Automatic Transaxle System - 3.3L)
- Section 16 (4WD Control System)
- Section 17 (Cylinder Block - 3.3L)
- Section 18 (Lubrication System - 3.3L)
- Section 19 (Coupling Assembly)
- Section 20 (Transfer Assembly)
- Section 21 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (1 Of 6))
- Section 22 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (5 Of 6))
- Section 23 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (3 Of 6))
- Section 24 (4WD Control Diagnosis)
- Section 25 (Engine Control System - 3.3L)
- Section 26 (Hydraulic System - 3.3L)
- Section 27 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 3.3L)
- Section 28 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 29 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 30 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 31 (Emission Control System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 32 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (2 Of 6))
- Different car
- Section 1 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 3.3L)
- Section 2 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 3 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 3.3L)
- Section 4 (Intake And Exhaust System - 3.3L)
- Section 5 (Timing System - 3.3L)
- Section 6 (Engine Cooling System - 3.3L)
- Section 7 (Lubrication System - 3.3L)
- Section 8 (Airbag Modules And Clock Spring)
- Section 9 (Lighting System)
- Section 10 (Drive Belt System - 3.3L)
- Section 11 (Tires/Wheels/Alignment)
- Section 12 (Mobile Telematics System (MTS))
- Section 13 (Crash Pad)
- Section 14 (Front Door Assembly)
- Section 15 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.4L)
- Section 16 (Rear Seat Assembly)
- Section 17 (Propeller Shaft Assembly)
- Section 18 (Coupling Assembly)
- Section 19 (Intake And Exhaust System - 2.4L)
- Section 20 (Airbag System Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 21 (Immobilizer System)
- Section 22 (Tail Gate Assembly)
- Section 23 (Front Bumper And Radiator Grille)
- Section 24 (Central Gateway Diagnosis)
- Section 25 (Electric Parking Brake Diagnosis)
- Section 26 (Body Control Module (BCM))
- Section 27 (Heater And A/C Control Unit)
- Section 28 (Audio System)
- Section 29 (Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) System)
- Section 30 (Engine Control System - 2.4L)
- Section 31 (Charging System - 2.4L)
- Section 32 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 2.4L)
- Section 33 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 2.4L)
- Section 34 (Engine Cooling System - 2.4L)
- Section 35 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 2.4L)
- Section 36 (Interior Trim)
- Section 37 (Hood Assembly)
- Section 38 (Floor Console)
- Section 39 (Front Seat Assembly)
- Section 40 (Power Seat Module Diagnosis)
- Section 41 (Driver Door Module Diagnosis)
- Section 42 (Rear Axle Assembly)
- Section 43 (Brake System)
- Section 44 (Parking Brake System)
- Section 45 (Charging System - 3.3L)
- Section 46 (Air Conditioning System)
- Section 47 (Body Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 48 (Engine Control System - 3.3L)
- Section 49 (Assist Door Module Diagnosis)
- Section 50 (Fuses And Relays)
- Section 51 (Airbag System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 52 (Mirrors)
- Section 53 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 2.4L)
- Section 54 (Occupant Classification System Diagnosis)
- Section 55 (4WD Control System)
- Section 56 (Surround View Monitor System Diagnosis)
- Section 57 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.4L)
- Section 58 (Steering Wheel)
- Section 59 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 2.4L)
- Section 60 (Ignition System - 3.3L)
- Section 61 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.4L (4 Of 6))
- Section 62 (Smart Key System)
- Section 63 (Roof Trim)
- Section 64 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
- Section 65 (Autonomous Emergency Braking System Diagnosis)
- Section 66 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (6 Of 6))
- Section 67 (Fuel Delivery System - 3.3L)
- Section 68 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 69 (Body Side Molding)
- Section 70 (Automatic Transaxle System - 3.3L)
- Section 71 (Front Suspension System)
- Section 72 (Front Driveshaft Assembly)
- Section 73 (Transfer Assembly)
- Section 74 (Hydraulic System - 3.3L)
- Section 75 (Hydraulic System - 2.4L)
- Section 76 (Cowl Top Cover)
- Section 77 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.4L (6 Of 6))
- Section 78 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 3.3L)
- Section 79 (Ignition System - 2.4L)
- Section 80 (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) And Sensors)
- Section 81 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System)
- Section 82 (Evaporative Emission Control System)
- Section 83 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (2 Of 6))
- Section 84 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 2.4L)
- Section 85 (Blind Spot Detection System)
- Section 86 (Rear Bumper)
- Section 87 (Smart Cruise Control System)
- Section 88 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System Diagnosis)
- Section 89 (Smart Junction Block Diagnosis)
- Section 90 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 2.4L)
- Section 91 (Lubrication System - 2.4L)
- Section 92 (General Information)
- Section 93 (Telematics Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 94 (Heater System)
- Section 95 (MULTIFUNCTION Switch)
- Section 96 (Motor Driven Power Steering System)
- Section 97 (Timing System - 2.4L)
- Section 98 (Drive Belt System - 2.4L)
- Section 99 (Indicators And Gauges)
- Section 100 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 3.3L)
- Section 101 (Smart Key Code Saving Diagnosis)
- Section 102 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (4 Of 6))
- Section 103 (Ignition Switch Assembly)
- Section 104 (Multi Function Camera Diagnosis)
- Section 105 (Blower System)
- Section 106 (Power Tailgate Diagnosis)
- Section 107 (Surround View Monitoring (SVM) System)
- Section 108 (Air Conditioning System Diagnosis)
- Section 109 (Engine Starting System - 3.3L)
- Section 110 (Smart Tailgate System)
- Section 111 (Rear Door Assembly)
- Section 112 (Rear Parking Assist System)
- Section 113 (Power Door Locks)
- Section 114 (ESC System Diagnosis)
- Section 115 (Motor Driven Power Steering System (C-MDPS) Diagnosis)
- Section 116 (Motor Driven Power Steering System (R-MDPS) Diagnosis)
- Section 117 (Rear Wireless Power Charger Diagnosis)
- Section 118 (Seat Electrical)
- Section 119 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.4L (2 Of 6))
- Section 120 (Immobilizer System Diagnosis)
- Section 121 (4WD Control Diagnosis)
- Section 122 (Cluster Module Diagnosis)
- Section 123 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 3.3L)
- Section 124 (Engine Starting System - 2.4L)
- Section 125 (Exhaust Emission Control System - 2.4L)
- Section 126 (Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) System)
- Section 127 (Steering Wheel Remote Control Diagnosis)
- Section 128 (Automatic Transaxle System - 2.4L)
- Section 129 (Smart Key Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 130 (Button Engine Start System)
- Section 131 (Adaptive Front Lighting System Diagnosis)
- Section 132 (Cylinder Block - 2.4L)
- Section 133 (Body Control Module Diagnosis)
- Section 134 (Auto Headlamp Leveling System Diagnosis)
- Section 135 (Amplifier System Diagnosis)
- Section 136 (Blind-Spot Collision Warning System Diagnosis)
- Section 137 (DTC Index)
- Section 138 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (1 Of 6))
- Section 139 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (3 Of 6))
- Section 140 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 3.3L (5 Of 6))
- Section 141 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.4L (1 Of 6))
- Section 142 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.4L (3 Of 6))
- Section 143 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.4L (5 Of 6))
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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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