GROUP
MODEL
Emissions
2016-2018MY
Service Campaign Sorento (UMa)
w/2.0L T-GDI
NUMBER
DATE
SC201
April 2021

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN
2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER
KIT INSTALLATION (SC201)

SUBJECT:

This bulletin provides the procedure for the installation of an add-on auxiliary canister on some
2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with the 2.0L T-GDI engine, produced from
October 29, 2014 through November 29, 2017. This is to improve evaporative system and
ensure compliance with Federal and California emission regulation standards. Before
conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.

 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.

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:

2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201)

Installation Procedure:
1a. Raise vehicle on hoist.

A
1b. Remove the left rear bottom body cover
(A).

2a. Disconnect the two (2) vapor tube
quick-connector and ventilation tube
quick-connectors (B).

B

C
2b. Remove the three (3) canister (C)
retaining bolts (D).

D
D

2d. Remove the canister (C) from the
vehicle and place on a work bench.

C

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SUBJECT:

3.

2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201)

Disconnect the air filter wire connector
(E) from the canister.
Note: Image shown is for reference use
only.

E

Note: Carefully push out the retaining
clip (F) to release the wire connector
harness from the canister.

F

4.

Turn the air filter (G) 45 degrees
clockwise and pull away to remove it
from the canister.

G

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2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201)

5a. Install the new additional auxiliary
canister (H) to the main canister in the
same reverse order of removal.

H

 NOTICE
Ensure the correct black O-ring
is installed on the auxiliary
canister before installing to
canister.
• Kit P/N 31410 B8999QQK:
Replace green O-ring with
black O-ring supplied in kit.
• Kit P/N 31410 B8990QQK:
Black O-ring is already
installed on canister.

G
H

H

5b.

Install the removed air filter (G) onto the
new auxiliary canister.

 NOTICE
Insert the O-ring and position as
shown below.
Before

After

5c. Re-connect the air filter harness (E)
from step 3.

 NOTICE
The wire harness retaining clip
(F) from step 3 will no longer be
re-attached.

F

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E

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SUBJECT:

6.

2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201)

On the vehicle: Cut off 230mm length
from the existing ventilation hose (I).

Remove 230mm

I

7.

Re-install the re-assembled canister
back onto the vehicle in the reverse
order of removal. Be sure to tighten the
three (3) canister retaining bolts (D).
Note: Do Not attempt to connect the
Fuel Filter ventilation hose (I) at this
time.
Note: Image is for reference use only.

8.

Insert the supplied ventilation hose (J)
with “yellow” marker over the ventilation
hose (I) at least 10mm.

D
D

I

J

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9.

2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201)

Insert the other end of the supplied hose
(J) with the “white” marker to the fuel
filter and secure with provided hose
clamps as shown.

J

10. Connect the CCV connector and ensure
to route the harness over the hose as
shown.
Note: Use a zip tie to secure in place.

11. Locate the vehicle body side member
on the RH side of the air filter.

 NOTICE
Be sure to clean the surface of
the side member thoroughly with
degreaser and clean cloth.

12.

Peel off the adhesive cover from the
pad and adhere the pad (K) to the
vehicle body side member (L) to the
right of the air filter in the area shown.

L

K

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2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201)

Perform KDS EVAP Leakage Test:

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SUBJECT:

2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201)

ATTENTION: THE PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD AND CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER
ARE RESTRICTED ONLY TO DEALERS IN THE FOLLOWING STATES:
California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. See Parts Information below to order
the Proof of Correction Card and Campaign Completion Label from the PDC.

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. The
completed card should be given to the owner of the vehicle upon completion of the Campaign and
placement of the Campaign Completion Label outlined below.

SC201

XXXXX SC201

FILLING OUT AND APPLYING THE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION LABEL (CA and S.177 STATES ONLY):

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.
CA and S.177 States Only: Apply SC201
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.

SC201
Dealer Code:
Date:

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SUBJECT:

2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201)
Model

Production Date Range

Sorento (UMa)

October 29, 2014 to November 29, 2017

REQUIRED PART:
Part Name

Description

Part Number

Figure

Auxiliary Canister Assy
(Kit)
Option 1*

Auxiliary Canister
(w/black O-ring),
Hose, and Pad

31410 B8990QQK

Auxiliary Canister
and Hose

31410 B8999QQK

Qty.

1

Auxiliary Canister Assy
(Kit)
Option 2*

1

O-ring (black)
and Pad

31121 B8999QQK

SC201

Campaign
Completion Label

Label

UT160 SC201**

Vehicle Emission Recall
Proof of Correction Card

Card

UT161 SC201**

Dealer Code:

1

1

*Order Auxiliary Canister Assembly (Option 1) kit when ordering. If no Option1 kits are
available, an Option 2 kit may be shipped instead.
**Completion Label and Proof of Correction Card only required for vehicles registered in
CA, CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT, and WA “States” only.

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2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201)

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim
Type

R

Causal P/N

31420 B8500

Repair
Description

Labor Op
Code

Op
Time

Replacement
P/N

Qty.

(SC201)
Auxiliary Canister
Installation w/ Option 1 kit

210A02R0

0.6
M/H

31410 B8990QQK

1

(SC201)
Auxiliary Canister
Installation w/ Option 2 kit

210A02R1

0.6
M/H

31410 B8999QQK
31121 B8999QQK

1

Qty.

0

Refer to Warranty Bulletin 2021-10 for claim submission procedures.

 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SC201 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.

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