Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV) Repair procedures
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Disconnect the OCV connector.
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Measure resistance between the OCV terminals 1 and 2.
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Check that the resistance is within the specification.
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Specification: 6.9 - 7.9 Ω [20°C(68°F)]
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Remove the oil control valve.
(Refer to CVVT Oil Control Valve - "Removal")
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Check that valve operates properly when applying battery voltage to
terminals 1 and 2 of valve connector.
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Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
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Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
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Remove the mounting bolt (B), and then remove the valve from the engine.

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Install the component with the specified torques.
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Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped.
If the component has been dropped, inspect before installing.
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Apply engine oil to the valve O-ring.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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CVVT oil control valve mounting bolt:
9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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Circuit Diagram
Terminal Information
Terminal Illustration
Terminal Function
No.
Function
Connected ...
Specification
Item
Specification
Coil resistance (Ω)
30.0 - 35.0 [20°C(68°F)]
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Other information:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
6. Remove the socket from the assembly ...
Components
Connector Pin Information
No.
Connector A
Connector B
Connector C
Connector D
1
Batt (+)
IGN
-
Power tailgate (option)
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