The 2004 Kia Amanti is a full-size luxury sedan that offered affordable luxury with European styling and a powerful V6 engine. Built on the Mitsubishi Diamante platform, this model was produced in Busan, South Korea, and aimed to compete with vehicles like the Chrysler 300M and Toyota Avalon. Key features include standard ABS and traction control, a premium audio system, and cruise control, with optional rear parking sensors and front seat-mounted side airbags. The Amanti provides a comfortable and refined driving experience, leveraging its V6 engine for strong performance.
This comprehensive workshop repair service manual in English covers all engine and transmission types for the 2004 Kia Amanti, across all trim levels. It details general maintenance, periodic lubrication, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair procedures for a wide array of vehicle systems, including the engine, transmission, brakes, electrical, suspension, steering, cooling, fuel, emissions, HVAC, chassis, body, and restraint systems. With hundreds of pages, detailed illustrations, and professional-level technical depth, this manual is an essential resource for owners and technicians to maintain and repair the vehicle effectively.
Vehicle Type:
Luxury Sedan
Market Segment:
Full-size Luxury Sedan
Key Competitors 2004:
Chrysler 300M, Buick LeSabre, Toyota Avalon, Ford Crown Victoria
Vehicle Usp:
Affordable luxury with European styling and a powerful V6 engine.
Manual Value Proposition:
Empowers owners and independent technicians with professional-grade repair information, saving significant costs.
Originality Claim:
Identical to manuals used in local service/repair shops; original manufacturer documentation.
Engine Coverage:
All engine types for the 2004 Kia Amanti
Trim Level Coverage:
All trim levels for the 2004 Kia Amanti
Transmission Coverage:
All transmission types for the 2004 Kia Amanti
Estimated Page Count:
Hundreds (as stated in description)
Manual Type:
Workshop Repair Service Manual
Manual Completeness:
Complete and intact, without missing or corrupt parts/pages.
Engine Service Repair:
Yes
Transmission Service Repair:
Yes
Fuel Injection Fuel System:
Yes
HVAC System:
Yes (Heater/Air Conditioner)
Engine Control System:
Yes
Restraint System:
Yes (Airbags, Seatbelts)
Periodic Lubrication:
Yes
Diagnostics:
Yes (Comprehensive diagnostic information)
Repair Procedures:
Yes (Detailed substeps, numbered instructions)
Disassembly Assembly:
Yes
Cleaning Reinstalling:
Yes
Engine Control System Diagnostics:
Yes
Climate Control Repair:
Yes
Lighting System Service:
Yes
Body And Trim Repair:
Yes
Safety System Service:
Yes (Restraint System)
Technical Depth:
Professional Technician Level (covers diagnostics, repair, maintenance)
Illustrations:
Yes (Detailed illustrations, drawings, photos, enlarged insets)
Notes Cautions Warnings:
Yes (Critical information pinpointed)
Diagnostic Tools Recommended:
Yes (Implied by 'professional technicians' and diagnostic information)
Print Quality:
Full Printable
Zoom Functionality:
Yes (Zoom IN/OUT)
Binding Type:
N/A (Digital Download)
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital Download)
Delivery Method:
Instant Download
Software Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader & WinZip
Operating System Compatibility:
All Versions of Windows & Mac
Text Searchability:
Implied by PDF format; typical for workshop manuals.
Engine Displacement:
3.5 Liters (3497 cc)
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
217 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Regular 87 Octane
Transmission Type:
4-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type Optional:
N/A
Transmission Features:
Electronically controlled, adaptive shift logic
Curb Weight:
3,638 lbs (approx.)
NHTSA Front Impact Driver:
Good
NHTSA Front Impact Passenger:
Good
Traction Control:
Standard
Electronic Stability Control:
Not standard for 2004 model year
Airbags Front:
Standard (Driver and Passenger)
Airbags Side:
Optional (Front Seat Mounted)
Seatbelts:
Standard, Front Pretensioners
Audio System:
Standard premium audio system with CD player; optional Infinity audio system.
Parking Assist:
Optional Rear Parking Sensors
Auxiliary Input:
Not typically standard for this era; may have been an dealer-installed option.
Oil Change Interval:
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months (refer to manual for specifics)
Coolant Flush Interval:
Every 30,000 miles or 2 years (refer to manual for specifics)
Transmission Fluid Change:
Every 60,000 miles or 4 years (refer to manual for specifics)
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 5W-30, API SM or higher (refer to manual for exact specification)
Engine Oil Capacity:
Approx. 4.5 quarts (4.2 Liters) with filter change
Transmission Fluid Type:
SPIIIM ATF (refer to manual for exact specification)
Coolant Type:
Ethylene Glycol Based Antifreeze/Coolant (refer to manual for exact specification)
Common Issues List:
Variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid issues, occasional electrical gremlins, potential for catalytic converter failure, interior trim wear.
Brand Origin:
South Korea
Model Introduction Year:
2003
Platform Basis:
Based on the Mitsubishi Diamante platform.
Production Years:
2003-2009
Manufacturing Location:
Busan, South Korea
Awards List:
N/A - The Amanti was not a recipient of major industry awards.