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2021 Kia K5 EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
These are pages that do not belong to the exact selected vehicle (2021 Kia K5 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 (Propeller Shaft Assembly)
- Section 2 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (15 Of 16))
- Section 3 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (16 Of 16))
- Section 4 (Engine Control System - 2.5L)
- Section 5 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.5L)
- Section 6 (Intake And Exhaust System - 2.5L)
- Section 7 (Engine Cooling System - 2.5L)
- Section 8 (Evaporative Emission Control System - 2.5L)
- Section 9 (Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System - General Information - 2.5L)
- Section 10 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 2.5L)
- Section 11 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 2.5L)
- Section 12 (Timing System - 2.5L)
- Section 13 (Drive Belt System - 2.5L)
- Section 14 (Engine Lubrication System - 2.5L)
- Section 15 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (1 Of 16))
- Section 16 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (12 Of 16))
- Section 17 (Double Clutch Transmission System Diagnosis - 2.5L (2 Of 2))
- Section 18 (Dual Clutch Transmission Control System - 2.5L)
- Section 19 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 2.5L)
- Section 20 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (5 Of 16))
- Section 21 (Ignition System - 2.5L)
- Section 22 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (8 Of 16))
- Section 23 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (4 Of 16))
- Section 24 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (3 Of 16))
- Section 25 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (9 Of 16))
- Section 26 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 2.5L)
- Section 27 (Rear Driveshaft Assembly)
- Section 28 (AWD Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 29 (AWD Control System Diagnosis)
- Section 30 (Charging System - 2.5L)
- Section 31 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (13 Of 16))
- Section 32 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.5L)
- Section 33 (Dual Clutch Transmission System (DCT) - 2.5L)
- Section 34 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (11 Of 16))
- Section 35 (Double Clutch Transmission System Diagnosis - 2.5L (1 Of 2))
- Section 36 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (2 Of 16))
- Section 37 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (10 Of 16))
- Section 38 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (14 Of 16))
- Section 39 (Hydraulic System - 2.5L)
- Section 40 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (7 Of 16))
- Section 41 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (6 Of 16))
- Section 42 (Engine Starting System - 2.5L)
- Section 43 (Differential Carrier Assembly)
- Section 44 (Coupling Assembly - 1.6L)
- Section 45 (Cylinder Block Assembly - 2.5L)
- Section 46 (Transfer Assembly - 1.6L)
- Section 47 (Dual Clutch System - 2.5L)
- Different car
- Section 1 (Air Conditioning System)
- Section 2 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 1.6L)
- Section 3 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.5L)
- Section 4 (Drive Belt System - 1.6L)
- Section 5 (Front Bumper And Radiator Grille)
- Section 6 (Heater System)
- Section 7 (Crash Pad)
- Section 8 (Engine Cooling System - 1.6L)
- Section 9 (Intake And Exhaust System - 1.6L)
- Section 10 (Charging System - 1.6L)
- Section 11 (Engine Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 12 (Automatic Transaxle System - 1.6L)
- Section 13 (Motor Driven Power Steering System)
- Section 14 (Front Suspension System)
- Section 15 (Propeller Shaft Assembly)
- Section 16 (Engine Cooling System - 2.5L)
- Section 17 (Intake And Exhaust System - 2.5L)
- Section 18 (Charging System - 2.5L)
- Section 19 (Body Side Molding)
- Section 20 (Dual Clutch Transmission System (DCT) - 2.5L)
- Section 21 (Front Radar System)
- Section 22 (Cowl Top Cover)
- Section 23 (Front Seat Assembly)
- Section 24 (Floor Console Assembly)
- Section 25 (Interior Trim)
- Section 26 (Steering Wheel)
- Section 27 (MULTIFUNCTION Switch)
- Section 28 (Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU))
- Section 29 (Heater And A/C Control Unit)
- Section 30 (Surround View Monitor (SVM) System)
- Section 31 (Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA))
- Section 32 (Airbag Modules And Clock Spring)
- Section 33 (Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) System)
- Section 34 (Indicators And Gauges)
- Section 35 (DTC Index)
- Section 36 (Exhaust Emission Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 37 (Body Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 38 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 39 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L)
- Section 40 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 41 (Front Driveshaft Assembly)
- Section 42 (Hydraulic System - 1.6L)
- Section 43 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 44 (Steering System - General Information)
- Section 45 (Brake System)
- Section 46 (Tires/Wheels/Alignment)
- Section 47 (Drive Belt System - 2.5L)
- Section 48 (Front Door Assembly)
- Section 49 (Rear Seat Assembly)
- Section 50 (Rear Door Assembly)
- Section 51 (Hood Assembly)
- Section 52 (Smart Key System)
- Section 53 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS))
- Section 54 (Mirrors)
- Section 55 (Lighting System)
- Section 56 (Rear View Monitor (RVM))
- Section 57 (Parking Distance Warning (PDW) System)
- Section 58 (Roof Trim)
- Section 59 (Trunk Trim)
- Section 60 (Engine Control System - 2.5L)
- Section 61 (Power Windows)
- Section 62 (Brake System - General Information)
- Section 63 (General Information)
- Section 64 (Parking Brake System)
- Section 65 (Abs/ESC System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 66 (Abs/ESC System Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 67 (Air Conditioning System Diagnosis)
- Section 68 (Airbag System Diagnosis (1 Of 3))
- Section 69 (Airbag System Diagnosis (2 Of 3))
- Section 70 (Airbag System Diagnosis (3 Of 3))
- Section 71 (Amplifier System Diagnosis)
- Section 72 (Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) System Diagnosis)
- Section 73 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 1.6L)
- Section 74 (Body Control Module (BCM) Diagnosis)
- Section 75 (Cluster Module Diagnosis)
- Section 76 (Driver Door Module Diagnosis)
- Section 77 (Double Clutch Transmission System Diagnosis - 2.5L (1 Of 4))
- Section 78 (Double Clutch Transmission System Diagnosis - 2.5L (2 Of 4))
- Section 79 (Double Clutch Transmission System Diagnosis - 2.5L (3 Of 4))
- Section 80 (Double Clutch Transmission System Diagnosis - 2.5L (4 Of 4))
- Section 81 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (1 Of 9))
- Section 82 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (2 Of 9))
- Section 83 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (3 Of 9))
- Section 84 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (4 Of 9))
- Section 85 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (5 Of 9))
- Section 86 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (6 Of 9))
- Section 87 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (7 Of 9))
- Section 88 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (8 Of 9))
- Section 89 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (9 Of 9))
- Section 90 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (01 Of 18 ))
- Section 91 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (02 Of 18))
- Section 92 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (03 Of 18))
- Section 93 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (04 Of 18))
- Section 94 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (05 Of 18))
- Section 95 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (06 Of 18))
- Section 96 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (07 Of 18))
- Section 97 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (08 Of 18))
- Section 98 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (09 Of 18))
- Section 99 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (10 Of 18))
- Section 100 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (11 Of 18))
- Section 101 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (12 Of 18))
- Section 102 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (13 Of 18))
- Section 103 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (14 Of 18))
- Section 104 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (15 Of 18))
- Section 105 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (16 Of 18))
- Section 106 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (17 Of 18))
- Section 107 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.5L (18 Of 18))
- Section 108 (Front Radar System Diagnosis)
- Section 109 (Front View Camera Diagnosis)
- Section 110 (Head Up Display Diagnosis)
- Section 111 (Immobilizer Diagnosis)
- Section 112 (Integrated Central Control Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 113 (Mood Lamp Module Diagnosis)
- Section 114 (Motor Driven Power Steering System (Column-Mounted) Diagnosis)
- Section 115 (Motor Driven Power Steering System (Rack-Mounted) Diagnosis)
- Section 116 (Multi Function Switch Diagnosis)
- Section 117 (Occupant Classification System Diagnosis)
- Section 118 (Parking Assist System Diagnosis)
- Section 119 (Power Seat Module Diagnosis)
- Section 120 (Rear Corner Radar-Left Diagnosis)
- Section 121 (Rear Corner Radar-Right Diagnosis)
- Section 122 (Rear View Monitor Diagnosis)
- Section 123 (Seat Heater & Ventilation Control Unit-Front Diagnosis)
- Section 124 (Seat Heater & Ventilation Control Unit-Rear Diagnosis)
- Section 125 (Smart Key Code Saving Diagnosis)
- Section 126 (Smart Key System Diagnosis)
- Section 127 (Surround View Monitor System Diagnosis)
- Section 128 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Diagnosis)
- Section 129 (Wireless Power Charger Diagnosis)
- Section 130 (Trunk Lid Assembly)
- Section 131 (Rear Bumper)
- Section 132 (Driveshaft And Axle - General Information)
- Section 133 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 2.5L)
- Section 134 (Dual Clutch Transmission Control System - 2.5L)
- Section 135 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 2.5L)
- Section 136 (Timing System - 2.5L)
- Section 137 (Ignition System - 2.5L)
- Section 138 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.5L)
- Section 139 (Rear Corner Radar System)
- Section 140 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 2.5L)
- Section 141 (Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System - General Information - 2.5L)
- Section 142 (Hydraulic System - 2.5L)
- Section 143 (Engine Lubrication System - 2.5L)
- Section 144 (Ignition System - 1.6L)
- Section 145 (Timing System - 1.6L)
- Section 146 (Engine Lubrication System - 1.6L)
- Section 147 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 1.6L)
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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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