GROUP
ENG

NUMBER
175 (Rev 2, 2/2/2018)

MODEL
2016-2017MY
Optima (JF, JFa),
Sorento (UMa)
2017MY
Sportage (QL)
DATE
August 2017

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION
AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305)

 NOTICE
This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised
sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
This bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the E-CVVT
cover or O-ring and replacement of the motor plug on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JF, JFa),
2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles, equipped with 2.4L GDI or
2.0T-GDI, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (MIL) ON with DTC P001000 and/or
oil leakage in the E-CVVT motor plug of applicable vehicles. Follow the procedure outlined in
this bulletin to inspect and/or replace the E-CVVT cover or O-ring and replace the motor plug to
correct the concern. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the
list of affected VINs.
P001000: ‘A (Intake)’ Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit (Bank 1)

 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 SA305.
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


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SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION
AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305)

Service Procedure:
1. Carefully place a jack at the bottom edge of the oil pan and support the engine for
removal of the engine mounts.

 NOTICE
Place a wooden or rubber block between the edge of the oil pan and the jack to
prevent damaging the oil pan. Do not place block at the center of oil pan as
damage can result.

 NOTICE
Allow sufficient time for the oil to drain from behind the motor plug before
removal of the plug in step 8.
2.

Loosen three (3) engine mounting
support bracket retaining nuts (A) and
one (1) retaining bolt (B).

Tightening torque:
65.1 – 79.6 lb.ft (88. 3 – 107.9 N.m)

 NOTICE
Some engine support brackets
may be different depending on
vehicle configuration. Always
refer to the “Engine Mechanical
System → Engine and Transaxle
Assembly → Engine Mounting
→ Repair procedures” chapter
in the applicable Shop Manual
on KGIS for proper removal and
installation instructions.

3.

B
A

Loosen two (2) engine mounting bracket
retaining nuts (C) and two (2) retaining
bolts (D).

D

Tightening torque:
47.0 – 61.5 lb.ft (63.7 – 83.3 N.m)

C

TSB: SA305 (Rev 2) Optima (JF, JFa), Sorento (UMa) Sportage (QL) August 2017

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SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION
AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305)

SUBJECT:

4.

Loosen six (6) engine support bracket
retaining bolts (E).

Tightening torque:
(A): 28.9 – 32.5 lb.ft (39.2 – 44.1 N.m)
(B): 14.5 – 18.1 lb.ft (19.6 – 24.5 N.m)

A

B

E

5.

Disconnect the E-CVVT cover connector
(F).

F

6.

Loosen and remove the four (4) E-CVVT
cover retaining bolts (G) and then
remove the E-CVVT cover. Remove the
cover plug (H) using a non-marring trim
tool (this cover plug will be reused).

G

H

Tightening torque:
7.2 – 8.7 lb.ft (9.8 – 11.8 N.m)

 NOTICE

G

Use a non-marring trim removal
tool (such as Snap-on® Part
Number PBN5 or equivalent) to
avoid damaging trim pieces.
TSB: SA305 (Rev 2) Optima (JF, JFa), Sorento (UMa) Sportage (QL) August 2017

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SUBJECT:

7.

SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION
AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305)

Rotate the E-CVVT assembly by hand
until the three holes are aligned as
shown.




1

Hole 1 at the top (12 o’clock)
Hole 2 at 45 degrees of Hole 1
Hole 3 at 90 degrees Hole 1

2

Place a clean shop towel at the bottom of
Hole 3. Then using brake cleaner with a
straw attachment, insert the straw into
Hole 1 and carefully spray for
approximately thirty (30) seconds.
8.

3

Remove the motor plug (I) by carefully
breaking the center with a straight pick.

I
 NOTICE
Wipe off any oil leakage when
removing the motor plug.
Cover the motor shaft inlet with
a clean shop towel.
9.

Using brake cleaner, spray directly on
the motor plug assembly seat (J) inside
the motor shaft and clean. Spray brake
cleaner on a shop towel to wipe and
clean the commutators (K).

K
J

 NOTICE
Remove any residual oil or fluid
in the motor shaft to prevent
plug from becoming displaced.

 NOTICE
Protect
the
E-CVVT
as
necessary
to
prevent
oil
contamination when spraying
brake cleaner.
10. Inspect the E-CVVT cover.
 If there is no sign of oil leakage,
contamination,
and/or
damage,
replace only the cover O-ring.
 If there is an oil leak, contamination,
and/or damage, replace the cover.

Contaminated

Brushes worn
Or damaged

TSB: SA305 (Rev 2) Optima (JF, JFa), Sorento (UMa) Sportage (QL) August 2017

Oil seal
damaged

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SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION
AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305)

11. Apply oil to the oil seal lip (L) of the ECVVT cover and install the SST “B” to
the E-CVVT motor as shown.

 NOTICE
When installing the cover,
correctly insert the end of the
SST to the motor shaft as
shown below. Ensure that the
SST hole faces towards the
motor shaft.

L

 NOTICE
Use caution not to fold the oil
seal when installing the cover.
SST INSERTED
INCORRECTLY

SST INSERTED
CORRECTLY

E-CVVT removed from vehicle
for demonstration only purposes.
12. Install the E-CVVT cover (L) and perform
initial tightening sequence of the E-CVVT
cover to the specified torque in the
sequence below.
Tightening torque:
8.4 – 16.8 lb.in (1.0 – 2.0 N.m)

L

1
4

2

 NOTICE
Tighten the retaining bolts in
this sequence: 1 → 3 → 4 → 2

3

TSB: SA305 (Rev 2) Optima (JF, JFa), Sorento (UMa) Sportage (QL) August 2017

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SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION
AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305)

SUBJECT:

13. Install the new motor plug (M) by using
the SST “A” of Required Tools.

 NOTICE
M