NHTSA ID Number: 10180658
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB_GEN092_R2
TSB/Document Date: 2020-10-05
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) - 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 the procedure to inspect and if necessary, repair the three (3) items listed in the table below on some 2021 K5 (DL3A) vehicles produced between March 27, 2020 through July 14, 2020, for which the parts described may not have been properly installed during assembly.
GROUP
GEN
MODEL
2021MY
K5 (DL3A)
NUMBER
092 (Rev 2, 09/03/2020)
DATE
August 2020
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE,
INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431)
SUBJECT:
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 the procedure to inspect and if necessary, repair the three (3) items listed
in the table below on some 2021 K5 (DL3A) vehicles produced between March 27, 2020
through July 14, 2020, for which the parts described may not have been properly installed
during assembly. Before conducting the procedure, verify the vehicle is included in the list of
affected VINs.
Item
Description
Inspection/Repair Type
1
Hood Release Cable
Hood release cable may not be inserted properly in retaining bracket.
2
Intercooler Hose Clamp
Hose clam may be loose, nut is not broken – requires tightening.
3
Windshield Side Molding
Left and Right windshield molding may not be seated properly.
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 SA431.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time.
Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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: HOOD RELEASE CABLE,
INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431)
Hood Release Inspection and Repair Procedure:
1. Pull the hood release lever (A) located
on the lower left kick panel (B).
A
B
2a. In the front of the vehicle, locate the
hood latch (C) and open the hood.
C
2b. If the hood does not open, proceed to
step 3 to repair this concern.
2c. If the hood opens normally, proceed to
confirm hood release cable is attached
properly on step 7a.
3a. Partially remove the left door weather
strip (D) along the dotted yellow line.
3b. Remove the left door scuff trim (E).
D
E
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TSB: SA431 (Rev 2) K5 (DL3A) August 2020
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SUBJECT:
4.
SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE,
INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431)
Remove the hood release lever (A) and
lower left kick panel (B).
Note: SST 07120-11000 or equivalent
tool may be used to remove the hood
release lever.
A
B
5a. Remove the hood release bracket (F).
F
5b. Remove the release cable (G) from the
bracket (F).
Note: Bracket has two (2) retaining bolts,
refer to red outline area.
6.
G
Pull the hood release cable (G) by hand
to release the hood.
G
7a. Check the hood release cable coupler is
attached properly and that the two cable
attachments (black and white ends) are
fully inserted into the mounting
bracket(s).
Photo sample is OK.
OK
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TSB: SA431 (Rev 2) K5 (DL3A) August 2020
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SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE,
INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431)
7b. If the cable is not fully inserted into the
bracket (NG), be sure to align and press
down firmly.
Note: Listen for click to confirm it is
secured in place, OK. (Refer image
shown on step 7a).
NG
8.
Reinstall all removed parts in the reverse
order of removal. Confirm hood latch
release is operating as designed.
9.
This action is now complete.
NG
Intercooler Hose Clamp Inspection and Tightening:
1a. Locate the upper intercooler hose clamp
(A).
NOTICE
A
loose
intercooler
hose
connection may trigger a MIL
ON with DTC P017200 - System
too rich (Bank 1).
1b. Inspect the intercooler hose clamp (A) to
intercooler tube connection. Ensure the
hose is properly installed to the locating
dimple and the hose clamp is squarely
positioned around the hose.
If the hose clamp or hose is NOT
positioned as described, proceed
to Step 1c/d.
If the hose is properly installed,
proceed to Step 2a.
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TSB: SA431 (Rev 2) K5 (DL3A) August 2020
A
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SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE,
INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431)
1c. Loosen the hose clamp hex nut or
carefully pry off the cap (B) from the hex
nut with screwdriver on the clamp
retainer (as shown) and correct the
intercooler hose to intercooler pipe
orientation.
NOTICE
B
Do not allow the nut cap to fall
in the engine compartment. Be
sure to discard of the nut
accordingly.
1d. Tighten the hose clamp using a torque
wrench.
Torque Specifications for nut:
43.4 - 60.8 lb. in. (4.9 - 6.7 Nm,
0.5 - 0.7 kgfm)
2a. Confirm that the hose clamp (A) break
away nut head (B) is not present. If so,
this action is complete.
A
B
NG
B
OK
2b. If the hose clamp (A) break away nut
head (B) is present:
Tighten the hose clamp break
away nut (B) until the nut head
breaks off the clamp
Pull on the intercooler hose to
verify that the hose is secure. This
action is now complete.
B
A
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TSB: SA431 (Rev 2) K5 (DL3A) August 2020
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SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE,
INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431)
NOTICE
Do not allow the nut to fall in the
engine compartment. Be sure to
discard of the nut accordingly.
B
OK
Windshield Trim Molding Inspection and Repair:
1.
Locate the left or right side windshield
trim molding (A).
A
2a. Check if the windshield trim molding is
not flush to the A-pillar or is loose. Lightly
pull on the following areas shown.
Top
Middle
Bottom
Repeat steps on the other side
NOTICE
If any area is not flush or is
loose, follow the re-install
procedure below.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: SA431 (Rev 2) K5 (DL3A) August 2020
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SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE,
INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431)
Windshield Trim Molding Retension Steps (Left or Right):
1.
With trim molding removed from vehicle,
proceed to seat the tab on the molding at
bottom of windshield and cowl cover (B).
B
NOTICE
Upon removal, it is important to
start from the top of the molding
to avoid damage.
2.
Align the molding with the bracket on the
A-pillar.
Refer to the Re-installation
Video by clicking:
3.
A
After the top is fully seated work your
way down the trim piece seating it fully
until you reach the bottom.
NOTICE
Start at the top of the molding,
seat it first, then the middle, and
finish at the bottom.
A
NOTICE
Make sure the molding is flush
with
the
A-Pillar
at
all
attachment points.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: SA431 (Rev 2) K5 (DL3A) August 2020
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SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE,
INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431)
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
K5 (DL3A)
March 27, 2020 to July 14, 2020
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim
Type
V
Causal P/N
81190 L2100
Qty.
Repair
Description
Labor Op
Code
Op
Time
Inspection / No Repairs
200A04I0
0.2
M/H
Inspection + Windshield
Trim Repair
200A04R0
0.2
M/H
Inspection + Hood
Release Cable Repair
200A04R1
0.3
M/H
Inspection + Hose Clamp
Tightening
200A04R2
0.2
M/H
0
Inspection + Windshield
Trim + Hood Release
Cable Repair
200A04R3
0.3
M/H
Inspection + Windshield
Trim + Hose Clamp
Tightening
200A04R4
0.2
M/H
Inspection + Hose Clamp
Tightening + Hood
Release Cable Repair
200A04R5
0.3
M/H
Inspect + Hose Clamp
Tightening + Hood
Release Cable Repair +
Windshield Trim Repair
200A04R6
0.3
M/H
Replacement
P/N
Qty.
N/A
0
NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia
retailers
should reference SA431 when accessing the WebDCS system.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: SA431 (Rev 2) K5 (DL3A) August 2020
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