Sorento Key Fob Battery

After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system of a second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento can become weak or stop working entirely.

Check out my DIY instructions for changing the key fob battery by clicking on the text link above or thumbnail image to the left.

Sorento Map Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out map light bulb in the overhead console of your 2nd generation (2010 in Europe, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture to the left.

Sorento Dome Light Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out dome light bulb above the 2nd row of passenger seats in the headliner of your Kia Sorento, take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Cargo Area Light Bulb

Sorento Cabin Air Filter

If the air conditioning system in your second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento hasn't been working very well recently or the air coming out of the vents smells a bit musty, you probably need to clean or change the cabin air filter located in the HVAC blower motor housing.

Door Panel Removal

If you'd like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your 2nd generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento, you'll first need to take off the plastic interior door panels.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Rear Window Wiper Blade

If you've been having trouble seeing out of the back windshield window of your second generation Kia Sorento during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the rear wiper blade.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure, including the replacement blade size in inches and replacement part number, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

License Plate Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the tailgate door of your second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento or you'd like to upgrade them both to brighter LED bulbs, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Sorento Tail Light Bulbs

The tail light assemblies of a second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento contain the brake, rear turn signal, side marker, reverse and parking light bulbs.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (including replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Sorento Headlight Bulbs

The headlight housings of a second generation Kia Sorento contain the low beam, high beam and front turn signal light bulbs.

If you need to change any of these bulbs, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Sorento Engine Air Filter

The engine air filter element in a 2nd generation Kia Sorento equipped with the Theta II 2.4 liter inline four cylinder motor should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced when dirty.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Sorento 12V Car Battery

If you've been having trouble starting the engine in your second generation Kia Sorento SUV and the OEM 12 volt car battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part numbers) click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Vanity Mirror Light Bulb

Sorento Fog Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out fog light bulb in the front bumper cover of your second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Windshield Wiper Blades

If you've been having trouble seeing out of the front windshield window of your second generation Kia Sorento during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the wiper blades.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the blade sizes in inches and the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

2.4L I4 Engine Spark Plugs

The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs in the Theta II 2.4 liter inline four cylinder engine of a second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento should last up to 100,000 miles but they should be checked well before that mileage.

To view my DIY tutorial for changing the spark plugs, including the replacement part number, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Sorento Electrical Fuses

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical problem (such as your wiper blades, radio, headlights or tail lights not working) is to check for a blown fuse or relay in either the engine bay or interior passenger compartment electrical panels.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Sorento 2.4L Oil Change

The best way to keep your second generation Kia Sorento running reliably for many years is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter in the Theta II 2.4 liter inline four cylinder engine.

To view my DIY instructions for the procedure, including replacement oil filter part numbers, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Front Disc Brake Pads

If you've been hearing a squeaking or screeching sound coming from the front end of your Kia Sorento when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads.

Take a look at my DIY steps for the front brake job procedure (including replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

Rear Disc Brake Pads

The rear disc brake pads on a second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Kia Sorento usually last twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions.

Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left.

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