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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 6/1/2019
TF-TF HEV Headlamp Inspection and-or Replacement (ELE181)

Released 2/1/2019
Panorama Sunroof Creak or Rattle Noise (BOD185)

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Released 12/1/2016
Application of Additional Anti-Corrosion Material (SC141)

Released 11/1/2016
Mandatory Replacement of Locking/Security Hardware (GEN085)

Released 10/1/2015
Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Owner Delivery Folder Program (GEN 078)

Released 4/1/2015
Standard KDS Reflash Procedure (SST 037)

Released 10/1/2014
General Information and Diagnosis for Smart Key Fob Systems and Start/Stop Buttons (GEN 057)

Released 7/1/2014
New Vehicle Inventory Maintenance and Best Practices (GEN 070) (REV 1)

Released 5/1/2014
Information Collection Related to Electrical Concerns (GEN 067)

Released 4/1/2014
Special Service Tool for Hood Release Lever Removal (SST 033)

Released 8/1/2013
Seat Back Panel Removal Procedure (BOD 102)

Released 8/1/2013
Seat Back Panel Removal Procedure (BOD 102)

Released 5/17/2013
Optima Right-hand Fender Split Repair Procedure (BOD 098)

Released 4/11/2013
Driver's Side Seat Cushion Cover Detaching (BOD 104)

Released 11/1/2009
Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Owner Delivery Folder Program (Closed)

Released 6/20/2014
Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Replacement

Released 11/1/2012
Services and Products not Recommended by Kia

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Released 8/1/2012
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Release Method Using GDS (CHA038)

Released 2/15/2011
Optima Hybrid - Noise During Brake Actuation (CHA 049)

Released 6/1/2019
TF-TF HEV Headlamp Inspection and-or Replacement (ELE181)

Released 2/1/2019
Introduction to Pin Tension Gauge (SST062)

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Released 11/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester v1.8 Replacement (SST061)

Released 8/1/2018
Service Action - HCU/TCU Logic Improvement for DTC P1744 (400 Mesh Equipped Trans) (SA351)

Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester User Guide (SST057) (Rev 1)

Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester Introduction (SST059)

Released 11/1/2016
Audio Update Module (AUM) Firmware Update (SST049)

Released 6/1/2016
Replacement Wire Repair Connectors (GEN 082)

Released 6/1/2016
New Kia Wire Harness Repair Kit IV (GEN 083)

Released 1/1/2016
Service Action: Fuel Filler Door Actuator Replacement (BOD 128)

Released 11/1/2015
Sirius XM Satellite Radio Troubleshooting (ELE 095)

Released 8/1/2015
Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE 091)

Released 6/1/2015
Kia Universal Multimedia Interface Test Update Kit (SST 038)

Released 6/1/2015
Navigation Head Unit SD Card Replacement (ELE 089)

Released 4/1/2015
Combination TSB / Service Action: UVO System Upgrade (ELE 081)

Released 12/1/2014
Rear View Camera Diagnosis/Replacement (ELE 077)

Released 10/1/2014
General Information and Diagnosis for Smart Key Fob Systems and Start/Stop Buttons (GEN 057)

Released 7/1/2014
New Vehicle Inventory Maintenance and Best Practices (GEN 070) (REV 1)

Released 6/20/2014
Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Replacement

Released 5/1/2014
Information Collection Related to Electrical Concerns (GEN 067)

Released 8/1/2013
Seat Back Panel Removal Procedure (BOD 102)

Released 2/28/2013
Combined TSB / Service Action: AVN System Upgrade (ELE 080)

Released 2/26/2013
Combined TSB / Service Action: Base Audio System Upgrade (ELE 082)

Released 2/1/2013
High-Voltage Battery Ordering and Return Procedure (ELE044)

Released 2/1/2013
Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Information (GEN063)

Released 8/1/2012
Stock Maintenance Procedure - - Hybrid Battery Charging (ELE039)

Released 2/15/2011
Outside Rear Combination Lamp Water Intrusion (BOD172)

Released 2/15/2011
BMS Logic Improvement After High Voltage Battery Replacement (ELE151)

Released 2/24/2009
Airbag Control Unit (ACU) - Extension Wire Harness Installation (SC165) (Rev 1)

Released 5/31/2019
New Web Based KDS IUMPR Data Collection (SST064)

Released 4/1/2015
Standard KDS Reflash Procedure (SST 037)

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Released 4/1/2015
Standard GDS Reflash Procedure (SST 036)

Released 2/1/2015
ECM Upgrade - MIL-On With DTC P0087 (SC 114) (REV 1)

Released 10/1/2012
Data Collection: Extract California Emissions Data from ECU (ENG124)

Released 2/15/2011
Evaporative Canister Inspection and/or Replacement (SC135) (Rev 1)

Released 1/1/2016
Service Action: Fuel Filler Door Actuator Replacement (BOD 128)

Released 10/1/2014
General Information and Diagnosis for Smart Key Fob Systems and Start/Stop Buttons (GEN 057)

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Released 9/1/2013
MIL On With DTC P0087 -Diagnosis and Repair (FUE 026)

Released 11/1/2012
Services and Products not Recommended by Kia

Released 11/1/2012
Hybrid Fuel Efficiency Tips and Troubleshooting Procedure (GEN060)

Released 3/1/2019
Theta Engine Service Kit (ENG201) (Rev 1)

Released 9/1/2018
Engine Replacement Practices Reminder (ENG190)

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Released 8/1/2018
Service Action - HCU/TCU Logic Improvement for DTC P1744 (400 Mesh Equipped Trans) (SA351)

Released 5/1/2016
HCU/TCU Upgrade - For 100 Mesh Solenoid Equipped Hybrid Transmissions (TRA 059)

Released 2/1/2016
ECM Upgrade - Steering Logic Improvement (CHA 060)

Released 9/1/2015
Proper Oil Grade / Viscosity Selection For Turbo Equipped Vehicles (GEN 076)

Released 10/1/2014
Inhibitor Switch Diagnosis Information (TRA 055)

Released 5/1/2014
6 SPD A/T Solenoid Replacement - DTC P0741 (TRA 051)

Released 2/10/2014
Engine Replacement Instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X)

Released 2/10/2014
Theta II Engine Inspection and/or Replacement (SC147) (Rev 1)

Released 2/10/2014
Theta II Engine Inspection and/or Replacement (SC147) (Rev 7)

Released 2/10/2014
Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement (PI1803)

Released 2/3/2014
Service Action: Wiring Signal Interference Check & Engine Noise Inspection (ENG205) (Rev 1)

Released 2/15/2013
HCU/TCU Logic Improvement for DTC P1744 (400 Mesh Equipped Transmission Only) (TRA068)

Released 2/1/2013
Axle Shaft Serviceability by Model (TRA047) (Rev 1)

Released 2/1/2013
High-Voltage Battery Ordering and Return Procedure (ELE044)

Released 12/1/2012
Automatic Transmission Fluid Application Guide (TRA046)

Released 11/1/2012
Services and Products not Recommended by Kia

Released 8/30/2011
Service Action: Turbo Oil Feed Line Replacement (ENG172)

Released 4/19/2011
ECU Upgrade for MIL On With DTC(s) P0420/P0171 (ENG160) (Rev 1)

Released 5/1/2006
Kia Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Program (TRA 003, Revision 5)

Released 2/1/2019
High Pressure Fuel Pump Outlet Inspection (SC172) (Rev 2)

Released 2/1/2015
ECM Upgrade - MIL-On With DTC P0087 (SC 114) (REV 1)

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Released 2/10/2014
Theta II Engine Inspection and/or Replacement (SC147) (Rev 1)

Released 2/10/2014
Theta II Engine Inspection and/or Replacement (SC147) (Rev 7)

Released 2/24/2009
Airbag Control Unit (ACU) - Extension Wire Harness Installation (SC165) (Rev 1)

Released 11/1/2018
Replacement of C-MDPS Motor and/or ECU

Released 5/1/2016
Front Stabilizer Link Replacement (CHA 066)

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Released 2/1/2016
ECM Upgrade - Steering Logic Improvement (CHA 060)

Released 7/1/2014
New Vehicle Inventory Maintenance and Best Practices (GEN 070) (REV 1)

Released 5/1/2014
MDPS Flexible Coupling Replacement (CHA 044) (REV 1)

Released 2/28/2013
Road Force Balancer with Straighttrak Requirement (SST030) (Rev 1)

Released 11/1/2012
Services and Products not Recommended by Kia

Released 9/1/2012
4-Wheel Alignment Equipment Recommendations (SST031r1)

Released 8/12/2010
Customer Satisfaction Program: MDPS Flexible Coupling Replacement (CS1604/CHA072) (Rev 1)

Released 2/1/2010
Steering Gear Yoke Plug and Assembly Replacement (CHA091)

Released 5/31/2019
New Web Based KDS IUMPR Data Collection (SST064)

Released 2/1/2019
Introduction to Pin Tension Gauge (SST062)

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Released 11/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester v1.8 Replacement (SST061)

Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester User Guide (SST057) (Rev 1)

Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester Introduction (SST059)

Released 3/1/2018
KVID App Installation on Existing KDS Tablets (SST058)

Released 2/1/2018
Servicing AC Systems Using the Mahle ACX1299 (SST054) (Rev 2)

Released 2/1/2018
KDS VCI-II Screws and/or Case Replacement

Released 3/1/2017
Midtronics GR8-1299 Software Update (SST052)

Released 12/1/2016
Introduction to the New KDS Trolley and KDS Magnetic Tablet Holder (SST050) (Rev 1)

Released 11/1/2016
Audio Update Module (AUM) Firmware Update (SST049)

Released 9/1/2016
Introduction to KDS Mobile and Visual Support Systems (SST046)

Released 6/1/2016
New Kia Wire Harness Repair Kit IV (GEN 083)

Released 12/1/2015
Kia Global Information System (KGIS) - Search Enhancement and New Features (GEN 080)

Released 10/1/2015
Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Owner Delivery Folder Program (GEN 078)

Released 10/1/2015
KDS - Audio Update Module (AUM) (SST041)

Released 6/1/2015
Kia Universal Multimedia Interface Test Update Kit (SST 038)

Released 6/1/2015
Navigation Head Unit SD Card Replacement (ELE 089)

Released 4/1/2015
Standard KDS Reflash Procedure (SST 037)

Released 4/1/2015
Standard GDS Reflash Procedure (SST 036)

Released 10/1/2014
Kia Diagnostic System / Dealership Wi-Fi Requirements (SST 034)

Released 10/1/2014
Kia Diagnostic System (KDS) Requirements (SST 035)

Released 4/1/2013
DTC Scanning Techniques and Best Practices (GEN 064)

Released 2/28/2013
Road Force Balancer with Straighttrak Requirement (SST030) (Rev 1)

Released 12/1/2012
Internet Browser Guidelines & Recommendations (GEN061)

Released 9/1/2012
4-Wheel Alignment Equipment Recommendations (SST031r1)

Released 12/1/2011
Hybrid Insulated Glove Recertification (SST 028)

Released 3/1/2008
Global Diagnostic System (GDS) Minimum Requirement guidelines (SST 017)

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