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 (2011-2025)
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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Console Components
[M/T]
1. Floor console assembly
2. Console upper cover
3. Console side cover [LH]
4. Console side cover [RH]
5. Rear console cover
6. Floor console mounting ...
Cooling Fan Disassembly
1.
Remove the cooling fan (A) after loosening the screws (B) from the cooling
assembly.
Tightening torque:
2.7 ~ 3.2 N.m (0.28 ~ 0.3 ...
Water pump Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Remedy
Coolant leakage
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From the bleed hole of the water pump
Visually chec ...
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- Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Owners Manual
- Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service Manual
