Kia Sorento (2003 - 2013) - Replace the spark plugs

[@sallysmiththechaosqueller9536]

Thank you so much! My mechanic said that the valve covers had to be removed to replace the spark plugs on my Kia. He seated the gasket poorly on one side and it leaked oil immediately. When I pulled over a 1/2 mile away to investigate the smoking oil I found an oily rag stuffed into the engine compartment. I've always said that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself and thanks to KZbin and my neighbor friend, Rhonda, I have become much more savvy working on my vehicles. Girl power!

[@justdoinggood2645]

So you don't need to replace has gasket covers?

[@ELJEFEEEE]

@@justdoinggood2645 he didn't remove the valve cover That's just a cover for the coils

[@jerbburleson1]

Early morning and watching this video without the audio. Video alone is very helpful. These types of videos are Godsends to those needing to do such procedures.

[@CLM1J]

Thank y'all so much! Every other guide on this has you remove the entire air intake manifold. You can't swap the wires with this method but it sure as hell beats taking apart that damn manifold. The other commenter is correct though this only applies to 03-06 with the 3.5l DOHC. And y'all, replace the throttle body gasket when you put it back on. Edit: I managed to do this without removing the oil dip bolt and just unbolting the brackets for the wires instead of disconnecting them on that side of the engine. All the plastic is so brittle that pulling them apart meant replacing it, and that just wasn't feasible today. Just wanted to share this for anyone else with this issue. Also if you want to do the wires as well you can run them behind the manifold, at least thats what the shop who worked on my sorento before did and that's what I did too. Coil/wire failed due to corrosion on the contacts that connect the two together so doing it this way doesn't seem to impact the wires too much. The other two were still in good condition.

[@debrawalker9751]

Can you tell me what could be wrong with car when it sits sputters acts like it wants to die but just shakes and vibrates. But runs sort of..... Please help. TYIA

[@CLM1J]

@@debrawalker9751 sounds like the misfire I had. Go to pretty much any parts store and ask for a code read to confirm. If it is a misfire, you need to replace the spark plugs, ignition coils, and plug wires. It cost me about $650 at a shop a few years ago, and I just did it myself last week for about $150 or so in parts. Coils from amazon plugs/wires from autozone.

[@johnnysparkleface3096]

I'll admit to something most people won't - I suck at working with my hands and I royally screw up trying to do things like this. The video is VERY well done, the problem is me, not someone else. Anyone with a modicum of skill with tools could do this. But not me. If I tried, it would take me DAYS and the engine would probably catch fire as soon as I tried to start it. I suck.

[@lukelukie]

Thank you brother. Saved me some time and $$ Great simple breakdown of the steps to complete the job. Well done. Subscribed.

[@evikathurgood3017]

This pretty much matched up exactly to my 2005 kia sore to but it took my four hours to just do the drivers side. Going to be doing the passenger side tonight.

[@sidneyrowell3970]

Excellent video! It saved me a ton of work. Thank you

[@ronnieisgett2955]

Thank you for the excellent service and video. Helped me out very much. Thank you again.

[@MayMay-gs1mv]

Er, no...this only works for 2003-2006 Sorentos with the 3.5L v6. In 2007, there was a new 3.8L v6 that is different. In 2010, in the US, it went to a completely different, front drive, platform.

[@supahmane98]

It’s a good video but with that dead air you could tell us the sizes of the bolts or what to look for in the back where the camera doesn’t reach

[@sergiobarillas1695]

The beast video explication. Excelent!

[@debrawalker9751]

Your video was excellent !!!

[@HaynesManuals]

Thank you!

[@joseLancaster]

Very helpful thanks for your support

[@mitsuevo8mr]

This video only applies to kia-mitsubishi 3.5L used in 2003-2006 Sorento engines!! I believe on Sedona with the same engine is another procedure!

[@saadfeili2581]

Thank you very much for sharing

[@cudak888]

Applies only to the 2003-2006 BL-chassis Sorentos with the Mitsubishi-based 2.5L. Not the same for the 2007-2009 refresh models (BL Gen 1.5) that used the Hyundai Lambda V6.

[@jacobbundy9614]

Mate this vid was no help what so ever my v6 sorento has a complet different engine then the one shown

[@lane8376]

Does it require the use of a 10mm? Because nobody can keep a 10mm socket form getting lost

[@AdamSilver-rg8uu]

^Tom Hank’s? lol I get the reference, 1m often lost rarely found 👏

[@jenngee8297]

I'm looking at everything my mechanic will do so I know how to properly tip. 😎

[@Dhi-fe5eu]

Looks like there are 2 spark plugs on each side. What genius thought of that.

[@HaidaWay]

Is the #2 cylinder on the driver side of the car at the front of the engine? I have a misfire and need to change either the spark plug or coil or both.

[@Mr71chevyvan]

although its pretty straight forward i would not only change all plugs with exact numbers i would search for possible coil/plug kit as well. as others have said reusing throttle body gasket is false economy. with throttle body removed now would be a good time to clean its bore and throttle plate.

[@yahirmontanez8557]

Thank you the video helped me so much but literally one of the dumbest models Kia has ever made

[@kencatalano7445]

Does this apply for 2008 Sorento 3.8 engine ??

[@agame2138]

Thx bro!

[@rafaelfres8745]

Thanks

[@904will]

U should specify the engine in the title😉

[@ChrysReilly]

What type of spark plugs are in this car?

[@bugayev]

27410-37100 iridium

[@josepardo8362]

Engine 3.3?works to?

[@kpdvw]

there is no drivers side here are 3 in front and 3 in rear, how do I get the 3 rear plugs out?

[@debrawalker9751]

Can you tell me what could be wrong with car when it sits sputters acts like it wants to die but just shakes and vibrates. But runs sort of..... Please help. TYIA

[@Keven840]

Man I mise the 70's, was 14 years old and I could change spark plug on my dad car with ease. Today's engineer are idiots.

[@cyclone-g2z]

Definitely not how to change the plugs on a 2011 Sorento with a V6. I expected more from haynes.

[@davidryder3715]

My son's is the 3.8 dohc and looks like we have to pull manifold riser. His looks a lot different than this motor.

[@Dhi-fe5eu]

Extremely difficult to switch out the spark plugs on this vehicle.

[@stevel3657]

Gee, ya think 🤔 🤣

[@daveflowers3070]

This doesn't match up to the 07 sorento 3.8L

[@HaidaWay]

2003-2006 kia sorento had a 3.5L. I thought all of their cars from 03-09 were the same though.

[@shellydouglas7039]

Kia Sedona 2005 sparks plugs

[@bugayev]

27410-37100 iridium

[@bugayev]

it´s normal a small leak of oil right side in valve cover in this engine?

[@ThatDudeDan7]

No, the valve cover gaskets need to be replaced.

[@KamleshKumar-xq9tr]

Kia firing order numbers

[@Tryvoie2]

I'm here in 2025🎉 which one is cylinder 2?

[@ZaidDmour-sf5qj]

سلام

[@jukeboxzero1]

Seriously? You can't even get the model years right?????????? And the hard copy Hanyes manual is even lamer!! Guess i'll have to use the video where the mechanic swears like a sailor.

[@super20dan]

this engine is a bitch to work on

[@jaystevens3548]

Doesn't using Anti-Seize give an inaccurate torque measure?