Kia Carens. Manual — part 228

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

General

Bumper

Problem

Possible cause

Action

Front face damaged

Accident

Replace

Energy absorbing foam damaged
or deteriorated

Accident or exposure

Replace

Reinforcement damaged

Accident

Replace

Brackets or stays damaged

Accident

Repair or replace

Missing attaching hardware

Accident or vibration

Replace

Seat belts

Problem

Possible cause

Action

Buckle release does not release
reliably

Faulty spring or dirt in mechanism

Replace buckle assembly

Buckle release does not depress

Jammed mechanism

Replace buckle assembly

Buckle release button does not
return to normal position

Jammed mechanism

Replace buckle assembly

Webbing is frayed

Caught in door

Replace retractor assembly

Stitching is loose

Wear or accident

Replace retractor assembly

Belt retracts part-way

Faulty spring

Replace retractor assembly

Belt does not extend completely

Faulty mechanism

Replace retractor assembly

Belt does not retract

Wear or accident

Replace retractor assembly

Belt does not extend

Faulty mechanism

Replace retractor assembly

Buckle assembly is loose

Vibration or accident

Tighten to specified torque

Retractor assembly is loose

Vibration or accident

Tighten to specified torque

Anchor assembly is loose

Vibration or accident

Tighten to specified torque

Driver's seat belt is fastened but
reminder lamp and chime either do
not actuate or fail to deactivate

Cable harness, computer module,
or indicator light

Isolate fault with continuity tester. If
test fails, repair or replace cable. If
test does not fail, replace electronic
time control module.

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Tightening specifications

Description

Tightening torque

Item

Bumper

Front bumper mounting bolts

23~34 lb-ft (31~46 N-m, 3.2~4.7 kg-m)

Rear bumper mounting bolts

23~34 lb-ft (31~46 N-m, 3.2~4.7 kg-m)

Door

Door checker bolts (Door side)

7~9 lb-ft (9~13 N-m, 0.9~1.3 kg-m)

Door checker mounting bolts (Body side)

16~20 lb-ft (22~27 N-m, 2.2~2.8 k-m)

Door hinge mounting bolts (Door side)

7~14 lb-ft (10~20 N-m, 1.0~2.0 kg-m)

Door hinge setting bolts (Body side)

13~22 lb-ft (18~29 N-m, 1.8~3.0 kg-m)

Door lock assembly mounting screws

3~5 lb-ft (4~6 N-m, 0.43~0.63 kg-m)

Door striker mounting screws

13~20 lb-ft (18~26 N-m, 1.8~2.7 kg-m)

Glass guide mounting bolts

5~7 lb-ft (7~10 N-m, 0.7~1.0 kg-m)

Glass guide mounting nuts

1~2 lb-ft (2~3 N-m, 0.2~0.3 kg-m)

Regulator assembly mounting nuts/bolts

5~7 lb-ft (7~10 N-m, 0.7~1.0 kg-m)

Door
(Rear hatch)

Door lock assembly mounting screws

12~16 lb-ft (16~22 N-m, 1.6~2.2 kg-m)

Door striker mounting screws

12~16 lb-ft (16~22 N-m, 1.6~2.2 kg-m)

Hinge mounting bolts

12~17 lb-ft (16~24 N-m, 1.6~2.4 kg-m)

Stay damper mounting bolts

12~16 lb-ft (16~22 N-m, 1.6~2.2 kg-m)

Hood

Hinge mounting bolts

14~19 lb-ft (19~26 N-m, 1.9~2.6 kg-m)

Hood lock assembly bolt/nut

6~8 lb-ft (8~11 N-m, 0.8~1.1 kg-m)

Instrument panel

Instrument panel mounting bolts (Center)

14~19 lb-ft (19~26 N-m, 1.9~2.6 kg-m)

Instrument panel mounting bolts (LH/RH)

14~19 lb-ft (19~26 N-m, 1.9~2.6 kg-m)

Outside rearview
mirror

Mirror mounting screws

2~3 lb-ft (2~4 N-m, 0.25~0.36 kg-m)

Seat

Seat mounting bolts/nuts

25~41 lb-ft (34~56 N-m, 3.5~5.7 kg-m)

Seat belt

Seatbelt mounting bolts

40~47lb-ft (54~64 N-m, 5.5~6.5 kg-m)

Windshield wiper
washer system

Washer tank mounting bolts

5~7 lb-ft (7~10 N-m, 0.7`1.0 kg-m)

Wiper arm mounting nuts

17~20 lb-ft (23~26 N-m, 2.3~2.7 k-m)

Wiper link mounting nuts

5~7 lb-ft (7~10 N-m, 0.7~1.0 kg-m)

Wiper motor mounting bolts

5~7 lb-ft (7~10 N-m, 0.7~1.0 kg-m)

General specifications

Description

Specification

Item

Roof rack

Approved load

75 kgf

Body (Interior and Exterior)

Body Dimension

Body (Interior and Exterior)

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Body dimensions

Projected dimensions

The projected dimension indicates a dimension from a reference point on the body. (Height may be different in some
cases)

Straight-line dimensions (Actual measured dimensions)

The straight-line dimension indicates an actual measured dimension between the measurement reference points.

Straight-line dimensions

Front body