TSB-ELE131
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: TSB-ELE131
Tsb: service action: voltage regulator performance enhancement (sa278) - this bulletin provides the procedure to increase the torque on the voltage regulator screws on some 2017my sorento (uma), produced from october 3, 2016 to january 24,
- 2017 -
Models from 2017
2017 KIA OPTIMA |
2017 KIA SORENTO |
GROUP ELE NUMBER 131 MODEL 2017MY Sorento (UMa) Optima (JFa) DATE April 2017 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) This bulletin provides the procedure to increase the torque on the voltage regulator screws on some 2017MY Sorento (UMa), produced from October 3, 2016 to January 24, 2017, and 2017MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from October 3, 2016 to January 26, 2017, which may experience low battery voltage or a no-start condition. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to increase the two (2) screws’ torque on the voltage regulator. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs. Voltage Regulator Screws NOTICE A Service Action is a repair program without customer notification that is performed during the warranty period. Any dealer requesting to perform this repair outside the warranty period will require DPSM approval. Repair status for a VIN is provided on WebDCS (Service → Warranty Coverage → Warranty Coverage Inquiry → Campaign Information). Not completed Recall / Service Action reports are available on WebDCS (Consumer Affairs → Not Completed Recall → Recall VIN → Select Report), which includes a list of affected vehicles. This issue number is SA278. File Under:Circulate To: X General Manager X Service Advisors X Technicians X Service Manager X Parts Manager X Body Shop Manager X Fleet Repair Page 2 of 5 SUBJECT: VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) Service Procedure: 1. Record the customer’s radio presets before proceeding to the next step. 2. With the vehicle lowered on a vehicle lift, disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 3. Raise the vehicle and remove the undercover (A). A 4. Partially remove the drive belt (B) by turning the belt tensioner (C) counterclockwise. C B C B TSB: SA278 Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa) April 2017 Page 3 of 5 SUBJECT: 5. VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) Remove the harness clip (D) from the A/C compressor and disconnect the A/C compressor connector (E). D 6. E Remove the four (4) compressor retaining bolts (F) and move the compressor to the side. F F F 7. Disconnect the alternator connector (G) and remove the “B+” post terminal nut under the terminal cover (H). Move the connector and wire to the side. Tightening torque for B+ nut: 86.4 – 104.4 lb.in (9.8 – 11.8 Nm, 1.0 – 1.2 kgf.m) H G TSB: SA278 Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa) April 2017 Page 4 of 5 SUBJECT: 8. VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) Remove the B+ post spacer (I). NOTICE I When reinstalling the spacer, ensure it is properly seated. 9. Remove the three (3) alternator cover retaining nuts (J) and remove the cover (K). K Tightening torque: 39.5 lb.in (4.4 Nm, 45 kgf.cm) J 10. With a torque wrench, tighten the two (2) voltage regulator screws (L) to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 18.58 lb.in (2.1 Nm, 22 kgf.cm) L 11. Reinstall all removed components in the reverse order of removal. Torque all removed nuts and bolts to specifications. 12. Start the engine and confirm proper operation of the vehicle. 13. Reprogram the customer’s radio presets if necessary. TSB: SA278 Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa) April 2017 Page 5 of 5 SUBJECT: VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE: Model Production Date Range Sorento (UMa) October 3, 2016 to January 24, 2017 Optima (JFa) October 3, 2016 to January 26, 2017 WARRANTY INFORMATION: N Code: N99 C Code: C99 Model Claim Type Causal P/N V 37300 2G061 UMa JFa Qty. Repair Description Labor Op Code 170A17R0 0 (SA278) Voltage Regulator Performance Enhancement 170A18R0 Op Time Replacement P/N Qty. 0.8 M/H N/A 0 NOTICE VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers should reference SA278 when accessing the WebDCS system. TSB: SA278 Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa) April 2017