The service and repair manual for the 2002 Kia Sportage — the 2.0L I4 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Convertible 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 321 complaints · 8 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Sportage manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 135
- Engine Performance 906
- Accessories & Equipment 186
- General Information 1,620
- Body & Frame 66
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 72
- Brakes 100
- Restraints 50
- Drivelines & Axles 63
- Steering 63
- Electrical 288
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 322
- Transmission 133
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 221
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Sportage
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 321 complaints and Kia has issued 8 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Sportage. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Sportage manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Sportage?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the Base Convertible 2-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2002 Sportage problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Sportage, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.
Does it include 2002 Sportage wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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