Kia Mentor / Sephia Electrical System. Instruction — part 198

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OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS

It is MAP policy that all exhaust, brake, steering,
suspension, wheel alignment, drive-line, engine performance and
maintenance, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and
electrical services be offered and performed under the standards and
procedures specified in these sections.
Before any service is performed on a vehicle, an inspection
of the appropriate system must be performed. The results of this
inspection must be explained to the customer and documented on an
inspection form. The condition of the vehicle and its components will
indicate what services/part replacements may be "Required" or
"Suggested." In addition, suggestions may be made to satisfy the
requests expressed by the customer.
When a component is suggested or required to be repaired or
replaced, the decision to repair or replace must be made in the
customer's best interest, and at his or her choice given the options
available.
This section lists the various parts and the conditions that
indicate a required or suggested service or part replacement.
Although this list is extensive, it is not fully inclusive. In
addition to this list, a technician may make a suggestion. However,
any suggestions must be based on substantial and informed experience,
or the vehicle manufacturer's recommended service interval and must be
documented.
Some conditions indicate that service or part replacement is
required because the part in question is no longer providing the
function for which it is intended, does not meet a vehicle
manufacturer's design specification or is missing.

* Example: An exhaust pipe has corroded severely and has a
hole in it through which exhaust gases are leaking.
Replacement of the exhaust pipe in this case is required due
to functional failure.
* Example: A brake rotor has been worn to the point where it
measures less than the vehicle manufacturer's discard
specifications. Replacement of the rotor is required because
it does not meet design specifications.

Some conditions indicate that a service or part replacement

is suggested because the part is close to the end of its useful life
or addresses a customer's need, convenience or request. If a
customer's vehicle has one of these conditions, the procedure may be
only to suggest service.

* Example: An exhaust pipe is rusted, corroded or weak, but no
leaks are present. In this case, the exhaust pipe has not
failed. However, there is evidence that the pipe may need
replacement in the near future. Replacement of the pipe may
be suggested for the customer's convenience in avoiding a
future problem.
* Example: The customer desires improved ride and/or handling,
but the vehicle's shocks or struts have not failed. In this
case, replacement may be suggested to satisfy the customer's
wishes. In this case, replacement of the shocks or struts
may not be sold as a requirement.

A customer, of course, has the choice of whether or not a
shop will service his or her vehicle. He or she may decide not to
follow some of your suggestions. When a repair is required, a MAP shop
must refuse partial service on that system if, in the judgment of the
service provider, proceeding with the work could create or continue an
unsafe condition.
When presenting suggested repairs to the customer, you must
present the facts, allowing the customer to draw their own conclusions
and make an informed decision about how to proceed.
The following reasons may be used for required and suggested
services. These codes are shown in the "Code" column of the MAP
Uniform Inspection & Communications Standards that follow:

Reasons to Require Repair or Replacement

A - Part no longer performs intended purpose
B - Part does not meet a design specification (regardless of
performance)
C - Part is missing

NOTE: When a repair is required, the shop must refuse partial
service to the system in question, if the repair creates or
continues an unsafe condition.

Reasons to Suggest Repair or Replacement

1 - Part is close to the end of its useful life (just above
discard specifications, or weak; failure likely to occur
soon, etc.)

1996 Kia Sephia

2 - To address a customer need, convenience, or request (to
stiffen ride, enhance performance, eliminate noise, etc.)
3 - To comply with maintenance recommended by the vehicle's
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
4 - Technician's recommendation based on substantial and
informed experience

NOTE: Suggested services are always optional. When presenting
suggested repairs to the customer, you must present the
facts, allowing the customer to draw their own conclusions
and make an informed decision about how to proceed.

EXHAUST

SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED FOR PROPER

VEHICLE OPERATION

WARNING: Federal EPA rules prohibit altering an exhaust system in
any way that defeats the emission reduction components of a
vehicle. Be sure to review and adhere to EPA policy on
removing and replacing catalytic converters. Where state or
local laws are stricter, they take precedence over these
guidelines.

NOTE: Some exhaust systems are of a welded design. It is not
required that the entire system be replaced. Determine the
need to replace individual components based on conditions of
component.

CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

CAUTION: Before working on an exhaust system, review EPA
regulations on removing and replacing catalytic converters.

NOTE: Any time a converter has failed, further diagnosis is
required to determine the reason(s) for converter failure.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Air injection tube
broken . . . . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of injection tube or
replacement of catalytic
converter.

Air injection tube
burnt . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of injection tube or
replacement of catalytic
converter.
Air injection tube
leaking . . . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of injection tube or
replacement of catalytic
converter.
Air injection tube
loose . . . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of injection tube or
replacement of catalytic
converter.
Air injection tube
restricted . . . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of injection tube or
replacement of catalytic
converter.
Air injection tube
threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of injection tube or
replacement of catalytic
converter.
Air injection tube
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of injection tube or
replacement of catalytic
converter.
Body cracked . . . B .. Require repair or replacement.
Converter empty . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Converter fill plug
missing . . . . C .. Require repair or replacement.
Converter missing . ... C . . . Require replacement.
Exhaust gases leaking ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Flanges leaking . . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of flanges.
Inlet pipes cracked . . B .. Require repair or replacement.
Internal rattle (except
pellet-type) . . ... 2 . . .. (1) Further inspection
required.
Mounting brackets that
are part of converter
broken . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.