Any chance the manual identifies if the threaded recovery points are behind the front and rear fascias? Middle East spec Telly's have a plastic cap that pops off to reveal a place to thread in the recovery loop. N. Am Telly's don't have the panel, but I suspect the female threaded hole is still there. It would be located directly above the passenger side fog light. Maybe I'm just looking for a unicorn.
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Lionbreath
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I think this is the legit route to get the info:
Kia Global Information System (KGIS)
kiatechinfo.snapon.com
How do the manuals you got look? Seem detailed and usable. I always get a factory manual when I can. Saves me money in the long run.
Lionbreath
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Hey TheNip73,
Looks like you found the correct link for authorized service manuals. Google couldn't find it for me. Poking around the link it looks like you must pay a subscription for access to the manuals. I didn't go too deep into the site but there was a link to subscription pricing $1,500/yr., not my cup of tea.
The manual is similar to the ones I've seen with Nissan or Toyota. Given the details I'm sure its a factory copy (3,800 pages) but like all manuals it leaves you begging for more details. Attached is an index generated by my pdf reader app. This will give you an idea of what is included in the manual.
Looks like you found the correct link for authorized service manuals. Google couldn't find it for me. Poking around the link it looks like you must pay a subscription for access to the manuals. I didn't go too deep into the site but there was a link to subscription pricing $1,500/yr., not my cup of tea.
The manual is similar to the ones I've seen with Nissan or Toyota. Given the details I'm sure its a factory copy (3,800 pages) but like all manuals it leaves you begging for more details. Attached is an index generated by my pdf reader app. This will give you an idea of what is included in the manual.
Lionbreath
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Lionbreath
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Hello JaxAero,
The manual doesn't describe or show anything concerning a threaded recovery receiver behind the facia. I suspect the US built models do not have them. Typically a vehicle with this option will have a recovery loop bolt sitting along side the tire jack tools. Your best bet is to check with an off-road outfitter since they would have knowledge for mounting a winch or a modified bumper.
Note to forum members. I checked my prowess on navigating the manual to look up something for JaxAero which I didn't mind doing; however, it took me a while to find the answer. Going forward please do me a favor and don't ask me to look up items in the manual. It's 3,800 pages long. I simply don't have the time. I suggest you buy it yourself if you see the value. For me I simply wanted to know how to remove the top roof rails (btw they are bolted on and you have to remove the ceiling trim assembly to get to them), not happening. Another reason I bought the manual is that I keep vehicles a long time so I always buy one for that reason.
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Lionbreath. Thank you very much for checking. Egads, 3800 pages! Another reason to buy the manual: insomnia. I reached out directly to Kia. I look forward to see what type of response I get. I'm a former auto exec. In my experience, I think that threaded area is there, but we'll see.
Lionbreath
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Cool. Please post your findings. That would be good info to have in case a Telly owner ever needs to be pulled out of mud.
Great - thanks for posting.
It does look similar to what I get on all data-diy for some of my previous vehicles.
I might bite the bullet and get it. Use it once or twice and I’m money ahead.
locorecto
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I needed the service manual for my Lexus IS sometime back. I purchased the toyotatechinfo subscrition for 72. I found what I needed, however, I could not download a pdf of the whole thing for my car as the service manual was organized in a section and individual web pages. I ended up writing a web scrapper and downloaded the whole manual. My id got banned the next day but I got what I wanted for 20 bucks. Save me tons of money by doing DIY repairs.I think this is the legit route to get the info:
Kia Global Information System (KGIS)
How do the manuals you got look? Seem detailed and usable. I always get a factory manual when I can. Saves me money in the long run.
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Hi there Can you tell me the front Tower strut torque spec I got the Upper Front strut bar and willing to do right Hope can help
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Hi there Can you tell me the front Tower strut torque spec I got the Upper Front strut bar and willing to do right Hope can help
Lionbreath
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Hi ernysan, I highly recommend buying the Manual. It's very comprehensive and for me, a novice, I could be giving you the wrong measurement. Plus it takes time to comb through the manual to find your exact specification for the correct part. Also, I don't want to be the go-to guy on this forum for manual inquires. Call me a snob but I have to draw a line. That said I will go out on a limb and say 159.1 lb·ft if we're talking about the same thing.
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Zee_Kraken
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Just recently picked up a Telluride but it needed some work. Found this thread and ended up going through the same site mentioned here to purchase the manual. At first, it wasn't indexed and the links between sections/pages did not work. I emailed them and they sent an updated file which is fully indexed, has a table of contents, and works great. Huge PDF file but the diagrams provided in the manual are among the best I've seen in any factory manual or program. If you plan to DIY anything substantial, the $70 is well worth it.
Lionbreath
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I think it’s worth it for me since I keep vehicles for a good while. More valuable to me the older the vehicle gets. The manual I purchased is in a pdf format. Looks like it was derived from the proprietary manual used by dealers. Not too bad.I think this is the legit route to get the info:
Kia Global Information System (KGIS)
How do the manuals you got look? Seem detailed and usable. I always get a factory manual when I can. Saves me money in the long run.
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I agree on purchasing the Service Manuals. I bought both and they are extensive and complete.
