Kia Sportage: Cylinder Head Assembly
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Repair procedures
Removal
Timing chain cover removal is not required for this procedure.
CAUTION
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damaging the cylinder hea
Components and Components Location
Components
Camshaft bearing cap
Camshaft front bearing cap
Exhaust camshaft
Intake camshaft
Exhaust CVVT assembly
Intake CVV
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Antenna Cable
1. Remove the antenna jack from the audio unit and antenna.
2. Check for continuity between the center poles of antenna cable.
3. Check for continuity between the outer poles of antenna cable. There should be continuity.
4. If there is no c
Most body parts are spot welded. In order to disassemble the damaged area, it
is best to disassemble the spot
welded area from the body frame using a spot cutter or candle type edge drill
bit. Do not use a drill bit with a tapered
edge. Center punch middle of spot weld to insure the entire spo