Kia Sorento: Cylinder Block Disassembly
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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
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To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while
holding the connector portion.
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Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
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Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No.1 piston is at top
dead center.
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Engine removal is required for this procedure.
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In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel
pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage
of the high pressure fuel. So don’t do any repair work right after engine
stops.
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Remove the balance shaft module.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Balance Shaft & Oil Pump")
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Remove the ladder frame.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Ladder Frame")
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Remove the piston & connecting rod assembly.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Piston And Connecting Rod")
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Remove the crankshaft.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Crankshaft")
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Remove the oil jet (A).

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Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of cylinder block and ladder
frame.
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Remove gasket material.
Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material from the top
surface of the cylinder block.
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See also:
Multimedia Jack Removal
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Catalytic Converter Description
The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst.
It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from
the oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
[WCC]
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Ambient Temperature Sensor Description
The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser
and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance
will increase with lower temperature, ...