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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The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at
the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.
CAUTI
After parking the vehicle, apply the Electronic
Parking Brake (EPB) to prevent
the vehicle f r om being moved by the
external force.
Applying the parking brake
Applying the parking brake with EPB switch
Depress the brake pedal.
Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the warning light co