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April 30, 2019 Service bulletin

Theta engine service kit

Kia technical service bulletin TSBENG201_R1 for 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2013 Kia Sportage.

Bulletin number
TSBENG201_R1
Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Summary
TSB: THETA ENGINE SERVICE KIT - This bulletin provides the procedure to install the Theta Engine Service Kit on 21101 2GK05QQKR and 21101 2GK07QQKR engines for 2011-2013MY Optima (QF, TF) and Sportage (SL) vehicles. Due to process changes, certain components of these assemblies were not installed during the manufacturing process. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to install the listed components during the engine replacement procedure outlined in related bulletins (SC147, PI1803W/3, etc.).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,059 complaints in the engine category.

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