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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| 3. |
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:
Specification
Spark Plug
Item
Specification
Type
SILZKR7E11
Gap
1.0 - 1.1 mm
(0.0394 - 0.0433 in.)
Electrode Material
Iridium
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Components
1. Cylinder head cover
2. Fuel pump bracket gasket
3. Cylinder head cover gasket
4. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve
5. Fuel pump bracket
6. Camshaft bearing cap
7. Camshaft front bearing cap
8. Intake camshaft
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