TSBSC135

GROUP
Service
Campaign
MODEL
2011~2015MY Optima (TF)
2011~2015MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV)
2009~2010MY Rondo (UN)
2009~2014MY Sedona (VQ)
NUMBER
SC135
DATE
September 2016
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135)
SUBJECT:
This bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative canister assembly on
some Optima (TF) vehicles, produced from September 2, 2010 through November 29, 2014,
some Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15, 2011 through November
29, 2014, some Rondo (UN) vehicles, produced from April 1, 2009 through July 30, 2010, and
some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from April 1, 2009 through June 17, 2014. The subject
vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of twenty-eight (28) salt belt states may
experience a leak detection warning of the evaporative emission systems, along with DTC(s)
P0442 or P0455.
For vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of the twenty-eight (28) salt belt states,
(AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV,
KS, KY, NE, ND, SD and UT), the evaporative canister will be inspected, and if no leak is found,
the mounting bracket will be replaced with a new improved part. If a crack in the evaporative
canister is found, the canister will be replaced with a new improved part. Before conducting the
procedure, verify the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
For vehicles in other states, Kia is extending the warranty on the evaporative canister from 5
years/60,000 miles to 10 years/120,000 miles, whichever occurs first starting from the date of first
service.
Follow the procedures outlined in this bulletin to resolve the concern.
 NOTICE
To assure complete customer satisfaction, always remember to refer to WebDCS
Warranty Coverage (validation) Inquiry Screen (Service > Warranty Coverage
>Warranty Coverage Inquiry) for a list of any additional campaigns that may need to
be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.
File Under: 
Circulate To:
x General Manager

x Service Advisor(s)

x Service Manager

x Parts Manager

x Technician(s) 
x Body Shop Manager  Fleet Repair

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EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
SUBJECT:
WARNING
Fuel vapors are highly flammable! Death or serious injury could result if they are
ignited. Make sure there are no open flames or cigarette smoking in the area of
the repair. Adequate ventilation is necessary to prevent a build-up of fumes which
could ignite, causing fire or explosion. Additionally, safety glasses and fuel
resistant gloves should be worn when performing this procedure.
Inspection Procedure:
1.
Remove the Charcoal Canister (A), refer to
“Emission Control System → Evaporative
Emission Control System → Canister” of the
applicable service information for the Rondo
(UN), Optima (TF, TF HEV) and Sedona
(VQ) on KGIS.
A
2.
Remove the mounting brackets from the
charcoal canister.
 NOTICE
B
For Rondo, also remove the heat
shield from the canister.
3.
Clean all insert nuts using a metal brush
and shop air. See diagram on page 3 for
specific thread insert locations requiring
cleaning. Inspect all insert areas of the
charcoal canister (B) carefully for cracks
(C), as shown in “Insert
Area Crack
Examples” table on the next page.
If no cracks are present, proceed to
“Replace Bracket Kit” and discard all bolts
and previously removed bracket which will
not be reused.
If cracks are present, proceed to the
“Canister Replacement” procedure and
retain removed brackets for later reuse and
only discard removed bolts.
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Before wire brushing
After wire brushing
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SUBJECT:
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
THREAD INSERT NUTS REQUIRING CLEANING:
Optima (TF) SULEV(4 top, 2 bottom)
Rondo (UN) (4 top, 4 bottom)
Optima (TF ULEV)(2 top, 2 bottom)
Lower Insert Nut
Optima (TF HEV) (4 top, 2 bottom)
Heat Shield
Sedona (VQ) (2 top, 2 bottom )
Note: In case of Rondo (UN) clean the lower Insert nuts after removing bracket and heat shield.
Insert Area Canister Crack Examples
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
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EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
SUBJECT:
Replace Bracket Kit Procedure:
1.
Refer to table on page 5 and install
vehicle appropriate new bracket kit to the
canister. Install in order of bolt → bracket
→ rubber washer → canister.
Tightening torque:
3.7 ~ 4.3 Ib-ft (5.0 ~ 5.9 Nm)
New Bracket Installing position information by vehicle.
New Bracket
New Bracket
Optima (TF) SULEV, (TF) ULEV
Optima (TF HEV)
New Bracket
New Bracket
Rondo (UN)
Sedona (VQ)
2. Apply Valugard Aerosol Undercoat (UM010 CH044) around the bolt, washer and area behind
bracket around the nut insert.
Undercoat application areas. (all models)
Rear of the bracket
Bolt head
Areas for undercoat application
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Side of the bolt head
Valugard Aerosol Undercoat
UM010 CH044
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EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
SUBJECT:
Bolt tightening location
Insert Nut
Rubber
Washer
Heat Shield
Bracket
N/A
②
①
①. Insert Nut + Rubber Washer + Bracket(Previous)
②. Insert Nut + Rubber Washer + Bracket(New)
Optima (TF) SULEV
N/A
②
①
Optima (TF) ULEV
①. Insert Nut + Rubber Washer + Bracket(Previous)
②. Insert Nut + Rubber Washer + Bracket(New)
N/A
②
①
Optima (TF HEV)
①
③
②
①. Insert Nut + Rubber Washer + Bracket(Previous)
②. Insert Nut + Rubber Washer + Bracket(New)
①. Insert Nut + Rubber Washer + Bracket(New)
②. Insert Nut + Rubber Washer + Heat Shield + Bracket (Previous).
③ . Insert Nut + New Bolt(No Rubber Washer)
Rondo (UN) SULEV,
Rondo (UN) ULEV
N/A
①
②
Sedona (VQ)
①. Insert Nut + Rubber Washer + Bracket(Previous)
②. Insert Nut + Rubber Washer + Bracket(New)
3. Reinstall the canister assembly following the published service information procedure.
4. Start engine and clear any related DTC’s (P0442, P0455.)
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SUBJECT:
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
Canister Replacement
1. When cracks are present around insert nuts, replace canister with appropriate canister kit
listed in the parts information on the following pages.
Note: When replacing canister kit, DO NOT use rubber washer and undercoating spray.
2. Installation is reverse of removal procedure. Reuse original bracket(s).
3. Start engine and clear any related DTC’s (P0442, P0455.)
For California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, New York and Delaware:
VEHICLE EMISSION RECALL - PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD
A Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction card must be filled out for all vehicles registered
in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, New York and Delaware. Residents of
these states, who own an affected vehicle, will be required to possess a Vehicle Emission
Recall - Proof of Correction card as evidence of voluntary service campaign completion, when
they apply for vehicle registration renewal.
WHAT TO DO WITH THE CARD:
The Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction card must be completed by the Dealership's
Service Manager using a permanent ink pen. A fine point pen is recommended. When filling in
the information, copy the information directly from the vehicle, not the repair order. ALL
INFORMATION MUST BE PRINTED AND NEAT.
NOTE: DO NOT COMPLETE THE CARD UNLESS THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN WORK IS
COMPLETED.
The copy of the card shown below indicates the areas to be filled in. Each area must be filled in.
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SUBJECT:
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
FILLING OUT AND APPLYING THE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION LABEL:
The dealer must fill in the Dealer Code and Date information fields on the Campaign Completion
Label. Once complete, affix the campaign completion label under the hood of the vehicle, as
shown below.
Apply SC 135 Campaign Completion Label
onto the body in the area next to the shock
tower, as shown. NOTE: Be sure to clean the
mounting surface to ensure proper label
adhesion.
 NOTICE
Both the Proof of Correction Card
and the Campaign Completion
Sticker should ONLY be applied to
vehicles in the 13 States listed on
page 6.
Optima
Rondo
Sedona
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EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Optima (TF)
From September 2, 2010 through November 29, 2014
Optima Hybrid (TF HEV)
From February 15, 2011 through November 29, 2014
Rondo (UN)
From April 1, 2009 through July 30, 2010
Sedona (VQ)
From April 1, 2009 through June 17, 2014
REQUIRED PARTS:
Part Name
Part No.
Qty.
Comments
For Bracket Kit
Installation Only. One
can will cover at least
20 vehicles. Order
Through Kia
Chemicals.
Valugard Aerosol
Undercoat
UM010 CH044
SC135 COMPLTN
LABEL
UM000 SC135
1
Apply only to vehicles
in the 13 States listed
on page 6
SC135 COMPLTN
CARD
UM111 SC135
1
Apply only to vehicles
in the 13 States listed
on page 6
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1
Figure
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SUBJECT:
PART NAME
(MODEL)
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
NEW PART NUMBER
REMARKS
31450 2T609QQK(SULEV)
Order (3EA)
BRACKET
KIT Optima
(TF)
11254 08206KQQK
Mounting hardware
included in kit.
31450 2T509QQK(ULEV)
Order (3EA)
11254 08206KQQK
BRACKET
KIT Optima
(TF HEV)
31450 4R509QQK(HEV)
Order (3EA)
11254 08206KQQK
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SUBJECT:
BRACKET
KIT Rondo
(UN)
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
31450 1D509QQK(SULEV or ULEV)
Order (2EA)
11253 06206BQQK
Order (1EA)
13396 06007KQQK
BRACKET
KIT Sedona
(VQ)
31450 4D509QQK
Order (1EA)
11403 06206BQQK
Order (2EA)
13395 06007BQQK
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Mounting
hardware included
in kit.
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SUBJECT:
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
31410 2T601QQK(SULEV)
Order (3EA)
CANISTER
11254 08206KQQK
KIT Optima
(TF)
Mounting hardware
included in kit.
31410 2T501QQK(ULEV)
Order (3EA)
11254 08206KQQK
CANISTER
KIT Optima
(TF HEV)
31410 4R501QQK(Feb 15, 2011~Sep. 21, 2014)
Order (2EA)
11254 08206KQQK
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SUBJECT:
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
CANISTER
KIT
Optima
(TF HEV)
CONT.
31410 4R701QQK(Sep. 22, 2014~Nov. 29, 2014 )
Order (2EA)
11254 08206KQQK
Mounting hardware
included in kit.
CANISTER
KIT Rondo
(UN)
31420 1D601QQK(SULEV)
Order (2EA)
11253 06206BQQK
Order (1EA)
13396 06007KQQK
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SUBJECT:
CANISTER
KIT Rondo
(UN) CONT.
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
31420 1D501QQK(ULEV)
Order (2EA)
11253 06206BQQK
Order (1EA)
Mounting
hardware
included in kit.
13396 06007KQQK
CANISTER
KIT Sedona
(VQ)
31420 4D501QQK
Order (1EA)
11403 06206BQQK
Order (2EA)
13395 06007BQQK
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EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
SUBJECT:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N CODE: N99 C CODE: C99
Claim
Type
Causal
P/N
Qty.
Model
Repair
Description
Labor
Op
Code
Inspection +
Canister
160037R0
Assembly
Replacement
R
31410
3R500
0
R
0
0.7 M/H
Optima
(TF)
Inspection +
Bracket Kit 160037R1
Replacement
31410
4R700
Op Time
Optima
(TF
HEV)
Inspection +
Canister
160038R0
Assembly
Replacement
Inspection +
Bracket Kit 160038R1
Replacement
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0.7 M/H
0.8 M/H
0.8 M/H
Replacement
P/N
31410
2T501QQK
(ULEV)
11254
08206KQQK
(Bolt)
31410
2T601QQK
(SULEV)
11254
08206KQQK
(Bolt)
31450
2T509QQK
(ULEV)
11254
08206KQQK
(Bolt)
31450
2T609QQK
(SULEV)
11254
08206KQQK
(Bolt)
31410
4R501QQK
(Production
Date
on/before
9/21/14)
11254
08206KQQK
(Bolt)
31410
4R701QQK
(Production
Date on/after
9/22/14)
11254
08206KQQK
(Bolt)
31450
4R509QQK
11254
08206KQQK
(Bolt)
Qty.
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
2
1
2
1
3
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EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION
AND/OR REPLACEMENT
SUBJECT:
Claim
Type
Causal
P/N
Qty.
Model
Repair
Description
Labor
Op Code
Inspection +
Canister
160039R0
Assembly
Replacement
R
31420
1D500
0
Inspection +
Canister
160040R0
Assembly
Replacement
31420
4D500
0
0.5 M/H
Rondo
(UN)
Inspection +
Bracket Kit 160039R1
Replacement
R
Op Time
0.5 M/H
0.4 M/H
Sedona
(VQ)
Replacement
P/N
31420
1D501QQK
(ULEV)
11253
06206BQQK
(Bolt)
13396
06007KQQK
(Washer)
31420
1D601QQK
(SULEV)
11253
06206BQQK
(Bolt)
13396
06007KQQK
(Washer)
31450
1D509QQK
11253
06206BQQK
(Bolt)
13396
06007KQQK
(Washer)
31420
4D501QQK
11403
06206BQQK
(Bolt)
13395
06007BQQK
(Washer)
31450
4D509QQK
Inspection +
Bracket Kit 160040R1
Replacement
0.5 M/H
11403
06206BQQK
(Bolt)
13395
06007BQQK
(Washer)
Qty.
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Note: use sublet code X1 for reimbursement of underbody coating ($0.50 per vehicle) on
Bracket Kit Replacement Labor Op codes only.
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