Kia Sorento: First generation BL (2003–2009)
The Kia Sorento is a mid-size SUV, launched in 2003. Sales of the Sorento have been strong, becoming Kia's best-selling model in the United States. It was released at the same time as the Mitsubishi Outlander. The first generation Kia Sorento was a traditional truck-based (body-on-frame) SUV. It was very capable off-road, with an automatic four-wheel drive system featuring low range gearing.
Second Generation XM (2011-2024)
A redesigned crossover (car-based) Sorento (codename XMA) was launched in South Korea in 2009. It is Kia's first model to be manufactured in the United States, in KIA's new US$1 billion West Point, Ge ...
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Installation
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Wheel Hub nut tightening sequence
Tighten the hub nuts as follows.
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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Rear Blower Resister Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear luggage side trim.
(Refer to Body - "Interior Trim")
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