SORENTO(BL) > 2004 > G 3.5 DOHC > General Information General Information > General Information > General Information FUNDAMENTAL PROCEDURES SYMBOLS Symbol Meaning Type Apply oil New engine oil, gear oil, etc. as appropriate Apply brake fluid Only brake fluid Apply automatic transmission fluid (ATF) Only ATF Apply grease Appropriate grease Apply sealant Appropriate sealant Apply petroleum jelly Appropriate petroleum jelly Whenever special oil or grease is required, it will be identified in figure. NOTICE, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS The following items contain general procedures you should always follow when working on a vehicle: PROTECTION OF VEHICLE Page 1 of 15
A WORD ABOUT SAFETY 1. Block the wheels. 2. Use only the specified jacking positions. 3. Support the vehicle with safety stands. PREPARATION OF TOOLS AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST'S) REMOVAL OF PARTS Page 2 of 15
DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION OF PARTS ARRANGEMENT OF PARTS CLEANING PARTS FOR REUSE REASSEMBLY 1. Oil seals 2. O-rings 3. Cotter pins 4. Gaskets 5. Lock washers 6. Nylon nuts Page 3 of 15
DEPENDING ON LOCATION: 1. Sealant should be applied or new gaskets installed. 2. Oil should be applied to the moving components of parts. 3. Specified oil or grease should be applied at the appropriate locations (such as oil seals) before reassembly. ADJUSTMENTS RUBBER PARTS AND TUBING ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS (TEST LIGHT) The test light is used for simple voltage checks and in checking for short circuits. When checking the engine control module (ECM), never use a bulb exceeding 3.4W. Page 4 of 15
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS(JUMPER WIRE) Do not connect a jumper wire from the power source line to a body ground. Such a connection may cause damage to harnessesor electronic components. VOLTMETER OHMMETER Do not attempt to connect the ohmmeter to any circuit in which voltage is applied. Such a connection may damage theohmmeter. ELECTRICAL PARTS Page 5 of 15
<REMOVAL OF CONNECTOR> 1. Never pull on the wiring harness when disconnecting connectors. 2. Connectors can be removed by pressing or pulling lock lever. 1. When a tester is used to check for continuity or to measure voltage, insert tester probe from wire harness side. Page 6 of 15
2. Check terminals of waterproof connectors from connector side because they cannot be accessed from harness side. • Use a fine wire to prevent damage to the terminal. • Do not damage the terminal when inserting the tester lead. REPLACEMENT OF TERMINALS <FEMALE> <MALE> SENSORS, SWITCHES, AND RELAYS Do not drop them or accidentally strike them against other parts. Page 7 of 15
WIRING COLOR CODES Code Color Code Color B Black P Pink BR Brown R Red G Green S Silver (Light blue) GY Gray T Tawny L Blue V Violet LG Light green W White O Orange Y Yellow TOWING On 4WD vehicles, it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with Page 8 of 15
all the wheelsoff the ground. VIN LOCATIONS ENGINE NUMBER LOCATIONS ENGLISH/METRIC CONVERSION TABLE Page 9 of 15
The Kia Sorento 2004 Service Repair Workshop Manual is a comprehensive guide designed to assist owners in maintaining and repairing their Kia Sorento vehicles from the year 2004. This manual is an essential resource for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
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Models covered in this workshop manual:
Kia Sorento 2004 LX 3.5L V6
Kia Sorento 2004 EX 3.5L V6
Kia Sorento 2004 EX 3.8L V6
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