Kia Forte: General Service Information
Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / General Information / General Service Information
Protection Of The Vehicle
Always be sure to cover fenders, seats, and floor areas before starting work.
The support rod must be inserted into the hole near the edge of the
hood whenever you inspect the engine compartment to prevent the hood
from falling and causing possible injury.
Make sure that the support rod has been released prior to closing the
hood. Always check to be sure the hood is firmly latched before driving
the vehicle.
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Preparation Of Tools And Measuring Equipment
Be sure that all necessary tools and measuring equipment are available starting
work.
Special Tools
Use special tools when they are required.
Removal Of Parts
First find the cause of the problem and then determine whether removal or disassembly
before starting the job.
Disassembly
If the disassembly procedure is complex, requiring many parts to be disassembled,
all parts should be disassembled in a way that will not affect their performance
or external appearance.
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Inspection of parts
Each part, when removed, should be carefully on suspected for malfunction,
deformation, damage, and other problems.
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Arrangement of parts
All disassembled parts should be carefully arranged for effective reassembly.
Be sure to separate and correctly identify the parts to be replaced
from those that will be used again.
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Cleaning parts for reuse
All parts to be used again should be carefully and thoroughly cleaned
by an appropriate method.
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Parts
When replacing parts, use KIA MOTORS genuine parts.
Replacement
Standard values, such as torques and certain adjustments, must be strictly observed
in the reassembly of all parts.
If removed, the following parts should always be replaced with new ones.
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Oil seals
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Gaskets
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O-rings
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Lock washers
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Cotter pins (split pins)
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Plastic nuts
Depending on their location.
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Sealant should be applied to gaskets.
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Oil should be applied to the moving components of parts.
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Specified oil or grease should be applied to the prescribed locations
(oil seals, etc) before assembly.
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Adjustment
Use gauges and testers to adjust correctly the parts to standard values correctly.
Electrical System
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Be sure to disconnect the battery cable from the negative (-) terminal
of the battery.
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Never pull on the wires when disconnecting connectors.
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Locking connectors will click when the connector is secure.
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Handle sensors and relays carefully. Be careful not to drop them against
other parts.
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Rubber Parts And Tubes
Always prevent gasoline or from touching rubber parts or tubing.
Measuring Body Dimensions
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Basically, all measurements in this manual are taken with a tracking
gauge.
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When a measuring tape is used, check to be sure there is no elongation,
twisting or bending.
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For measuring dimensions, both projected dimensions and actual - measurement
dimensions are used in this manual.
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Dimensions Projected
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These are the dimensions measured when the measurement points are projected
from the vehicle's surface, and are the reference dimensions used for
used for body alterations.
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If the length of the tracking gauge probes is adjustable, measure it
by lengthening one of two probes as long as the different value in height
of the two surface.
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Measuring Actual Dimensions
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These dimensions indicate the actual linear distance between measurement
points, and are used as the reference dimensions when a tracking gauge
is used for measurement.
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First adjust both probes to the same length (A=A') before measurement.
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Measurement Point
Measurements should be taken at the center of the hole.
Checking Cables And Wires
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Check the terminal for tightness.
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Check terminals and wires for corrosion from battery electrolyte, etc.
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Check terminals and wires for open circuits.
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Check wire insulation and coating for damage, cracks and degrading.
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Check the conductive parts of terminals for contact with other metallic
parts (vehicle body and other parts).
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Check grounded parts to verify that there is complete continuity between
their attaching bolt(s) and the vehicle's body.
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Check for incorrect wiring.
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Check that the wiring is so clamped to the prevent contact with sharp
corners of the vehicle body, etc. or hot parts (exhaust manifold, etc.)
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Check that the wiring is clamped firmly to provide enough clearance
from the fan pulley, fan belt and other rotating or moving parts.
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Check that the wiring has a little space so that it can vibrate between
fixed and moving parts such as the vehicle body and the engine.
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Check Fuses
A blade type fuse test taps provided to allow checking the fuse itself without
removing if from the fuse box. The fuse is good if the test lamp lights up when
one lead is connected to the test taps (one at a time) and the other lead is
grounded. (Turn the ignition switch so that the fuse circuit becomes operative)
Servicing The Electrical System
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Prior to servicing the electrical system, be sure to turn off the ignition
switch and disconnect the battery ground cable.
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Attach the wiring harnesses with clamps so that there is no slack. However,
for any harness which passes the engine or other vibrating parts of
the vehicle, allow some slack within a range that does not allow the
engine vibrations to cause the harness to come into contact with any
of the surrounding parts and then secure the harness by using a clamp.
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If any section of a wiring harness interferes with the edge of a parts,
or a corner, wrap the section of the harness with tape or something
similar in order to protect if from damage.
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When installing any parts, be careful not to pinch or damage any of
the wiring harness.
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Never throw relays, sensors or electrical parts, or expose them to strong
shock.
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The electronic parts used in the computer, relays, etc. are readily
damaged by heat. If there is a need for service operations that may
cause the temperature to exceed 80°C (176°F), remove the electronic
parts before hand.
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Loose connectors cause problems. Make sure that the connectors are always
securely fastened.
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When disconnecting a connector, be sure to grip only the connector,
not the wires.
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Disconnect connector which have catches by pressing in the direction
of the arrows shown the illustration.
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Connect connectors which have catches by inserting the connectors until
they make a clicking sound.
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When using a circuit tester to check continuity or voltage on connector
terminals, insert the test probe into the harness side. If the connector
is a sealed connector, insert the test probe through the hole in the
rubber cap until contacts the terminal, being careful not to damage
the insulation of the wires.
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To avoid overloading the wiring, take the electrical current load of
the optional equipment into consideration, and determine the appropriate
wire size.
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Precautions For Catalytic Converter
If a large amount of unburned gasoline flows into the converter, it
may overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this observe the following
precautions and explain them to your customer.
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Use only unleaded gasoline.
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Do not run the engine while the car is at rest for a long time. Avoid
running the engine at fast idle for more than 10 minutes and idle speed
for more than 20 minutes.
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Do not measure engine compression for an extended time. Engine compression
tests must be made as rapidly as possible. Remove the fuel pump relay
before performing a compression test.
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Do not dispose of used catalytic converter together with parts contaminated
with gasoline or oil.
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Basic Service Symbols
There are five primary symbols used to complement illustrations. These symbols
indicate the part to apply such materials during service.
Symbol
Meaning
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See also:
Ambient Temperature Sensor Description
The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser
and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance
will increase with lower temperature, ...
Inspection
Rear Brake Disc Thickness Check
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Check the brake pads for wear and fade.
2.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
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Seat Heater Switch Removal
Driver/Passenger Seat
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - " ...
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