Kia Sorento (2003 - 2013) - Replace the starter motor

Do you need to Replace the starter motor on your Kia Sorento (2003 - 2013) but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!

What's covered:
Kia Sorento Haynes Repair Manual for all models 2003 thru 2013

PLEASE NOTE that this manual is intended for vehicles built to US specifications and do not cover diesel models unless specifically stated. Although it is useful when the products or systems are similar to those in other markets, there may still be significant differences, especially in areas concerned with safety and emission control.

[Thomas]

Come on Haynes, you're an official manual company and produce an instuctional video without telling us socket sizes nor torque specs (one of the most important aspects of most any repair). I understand torque specs may be different for differet models, at least mention the importance of looking up the proper tightening specs. Completely amatuerish.

[KaiserAres]

2103 kia sorrento 2.4L 4 cylinder, the starter bolts are 14mm. But, if you're working on a 2013 you'll have to pull off the intake manifold and the bolts vary from 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm, so far. I hope this helps.

[farhaanahmad]

What's the engine size of the vehicle that you worked on?
I am looking for 3.8L video

[billbailey]

Ok i dont know what your working on but my 2008 you cant remove the starter without removing the motor mount bracket and dropping engine.

[TheCassiusking]

Starter just went out on the 2012 kia sorento that I own. Noob here. Is this a easy fix. Does it need to removed under the car or can u go thru the hood compartment and reach the 2 bolts and remove it. There is a rumor that om these type of kias u have to drop the engine from mounts or from the brackets to get starter out

[slavensmolcic]

So simple?I have Kia Sorento 2008 2.5crdi AT, so shouod I expect the same to do, or a little bit more complicated?

[pedrocarsandsteel]

Hola, es fácil, dejar de apretar un cuarto de vuelta antes de que parta, saludos

[Sir_Viver]

So if you have a 2013 Sorento 2.4L the INTAKE manifold has to come off. I bought a starter based on this video AND the Haynes manual 54077 page 5-5 thinking this was a 2 hour job. That was a mistake.

Yours is different than what i'm working on 2012 sorento 4 cyl i discon batt neg unbolted the oil filter housing and with a good quality 14 mm socket got it off don't try it with a cheap socket cause youll just round head on bolt and end off paying way more.

[martinajackson]

You should at least tell us what size sockets

[robertwheeler]

Why are people saying I need to go through the throttle body