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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the air duct (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Air Duct
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  3. Remove air cleaner assembly (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Air Cleaner Assembly
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  4. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A), and remove the reservoir cap.
    Fig 3: Locating Brake Fluid Level Switch Connector
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    NOTE: Be sure to completely remove foreign substances from around brake fluid reservoir and cap before opening the reservoir cap. If not, it may cause contamination of brake fluid and deterioration in braking performance.
  5. Remove the brake fluid from the reservoir with a syringe.
    NOTE:
    • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
    • To prevent any dust entering in the reservoir, the reservoir cap should be closed again after removing brake fluid.
  6. Disconnect reservoir hose from the reservoir and IBAU connector (A).
    Fig 4: Locating IBAU Connector
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  7. Disconnect the brake tube from the IBAU by loosening the tube flare nut (B).
    CAUTION: The following section describes how to diagnose faults using a diagnostic instrument.
    1. Connect the diagnostic instrument to the self-diagnostic connector (16-pin) beneath the crash pad on the side of driver's seat, and then turn on the ignition to activate the diagnostic instrument
    2. In the GDS Vehicle Type Selection menu, select "Vehicle Type" and "Brake/VDC/AHB" System.
      Fig 5: Screen Display - Selecting High Pressure Release Mode (1 Of 4)
      G11816757Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 6: Screen Display - High Pressure Release Mode Set Up (2 Of 4)
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      Fig 7: Screen Display - High Pressure Release Mode In Progress (3 Of 4)
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      Fig 8: Screen Display - High Pressure Release Mode Completed (4 Of 4)
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    3. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Tighten torque: 

    13.7 ~ 16.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.7 kgf.m, 10.1 ~ 12.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 9: Locating Brake Pedal Assembly Connector Terminals
    G11816761Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the brake pedal assembly. (Refer to Brake Pedal .)
  9. Remove the IBAU mounting nuts (A) and then remove the IBAU.

    Tightening torque: 

    12.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Locating IBAU Mounting Nuts
    G11816762Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.