Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2020 Kia Telluride EX, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair Procedures: Installation
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Perform the oil pressure characteristics input procedure using the KDS when replacing with a new TCM.
- Click the "Oil-pressure Characteristics BackUp & Input (TCU Replacement)".
- Check the condition and then click the "OK".
- Click the "Input".
- Click the "OK"
- Click the "Oil-pressure Characteristics BackUp & Input (TCU Replacement)".
- Perform the TCM adaptive values learning procedure.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")
Factory Service Tools
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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.