Kia Sorento: Tire Installation - Tires/Wheels - Suspension System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Tire Installation

Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Suspension System / Tires/Wheels / Tire Installation

1.
Apply tire soap or lubrication to the top and bottom tire beads.

2.
To fit the bottom bead, position the valve at the 5 o’clock position relative to the head on the tire changing machine.

3.
Place the tire on the rim so the bottom bead touches the edge of the rim after the valve (6 o’clock). Rotate the rim clockwise, and push down on the tire at the 3 o’clock position to fit bottom bead.

4.
After bottom bead is on tire, rotate the rim until the valve is at the 5 o’clock position relative to the head on the tire changing machine. Push down on the tire at the 3 o’clock position and rotate the rim clockwise to fit the top bead.

5.
Inflate the tire until both beads seat.

Tire presuure :
17 (inch) : 2.35 kgf/cm²(34psi)
18, 19 (inch) : 2.3 kgf/cm²(33psi)

Tire Removal
1. Remove valve core and deflate the tire. 2. Remove the side of the tire bead area from the wheel using tire changing machine . ...

Wheel Hub nut tightening sequence
Tighten the hub nuts as follows. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)    ...

See also:

ESC OFF Switch Description
1. The ESC OFF switch is for the user to turn off the ESC system. 2. The ESC OFF lamp is on when ESC OFF switch is engaged. ...

Installation
1. Install the horns after connecting the horn connectors. 2. Install the head lamp. (Refer to "Lighting system") ...

Inspection (With GDS)
1. Check IPM input/output specification of multifunction switch using the GDS. If the specification is abnormal, replace the lamp or wiper switch. ...

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