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.
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair Procedures: Cleaning
- Remove the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) module.
(Refer to ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System - "REMOVAL ")
NOTE: Cleaning the ETC after removing it. - Clean the pollutant in the throttle body using a soft cloth moistened with cleaning fluid.NOTE:
- Take care not to getting foreign matter into ETC.
- Do not spray cleaning fluid to ETC directly and use a lint free cloth moistened by cleaning fluid.
- Be careful as fingers or cloth may get caught in the valve.
- Install the ETC module.
(Refer to Electronic Throttle Control System - "INSTALLATION ")
- Reset the Engine Control Module (ECM) adaptive values after replacing the ETC module.
- Perform the ETC learning procedure.
(Refer to ETC - "ADJUSTMENT ")
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.