1997 Kia Sportage TSBs
10 Technical Service Bulletins across 7 categories
Engine
2 bulletinsTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.
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New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be...
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considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Brakes
2 bulletinsMANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place...
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once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are...
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strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
Air Bags & Safety
2 bulletinsTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDED INFORMATION RELATED TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 027 TO REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
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*TT
RECALL CAMPAIGN 027 TO REPLACE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
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NOTIFICATION LETTER TO DEALERS. *TT
Steering
1 bulletinSUBJECT REGARDING STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT.
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*TT
Lighting
1 bulletinKIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION...
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BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
Fuel System
1 bulletinFUEL TANK REPLACEMENT UNDER REPAIR BENEFIT PROGRAM.
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ON CERTAIN 1997-2000 SPORTAGES. *NJ
Electrical
1 bulletinFUEL PUMP RELAYS & EMISSIONS FAILURES.
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KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT