Kia Sportage: Fuel Tank: Repair procedures
1.
Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to the Fuel
Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "Release Residual Pressure in
Fuel Line").
2.
Remove the rear seat cushion (Refer to “Seat” in BD group).
3.
Remove the fuel pump service cover (A).
4.
Disconnect the fuel pump connector (A) and the fuel tank pressure sensor connector (B).
5.
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick connector (C).
6.
Remove the rear - LH wheel & tire.
7.
Lift the vehicle and support the fuel tank with a jack.
8.
Remove the center muffler assembly (Refer to “Intake And Exhaust System” in EM group).
9.
Remove the propeller shaft (Refer to “Propeller Shaft Assembly” in DS group) [4WD].
10.
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and the ventilation hose (B).
11.
Disconnect thd canister close valve connector (A).
12.
Disconnect the vapor tube quick-connector (A).
13.
Remove the under cover (A).
14.
Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle after removing the fuel tank band (A).
When removing the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be tilted because of interfering with coupling.
1.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Fuel tank band installation nut:
39.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
Fuel Pressure Test (Low pressure system)
1.
Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to the Fuel
Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "Release Residual Pressure in
Fuel Line").
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Inspection
[Fuel pump]
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then remove battery (-) cable.
2.
Remove the fuel pump assembly.
3.
Check motor operation by fuel pump connector (A) connecti ...
Other Information: Components and Components Location
Component (1)
1. Steering column shaft2. Lighting switch3. Wiper and washer switch4. Screw5. Clock spring
Component (2)
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Rear Disc Brake: Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~107.9 N.m(9.0 ~11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~79.6 lb-ft)
2.
Remove the rear shock absorber (A). [2WD Only]
(Refer to the Susp ...