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:
Removal
1.
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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Replacement
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
When removing and installing the tail gate, an assistant is needed.
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