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Engine Mounting Bracket

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  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  2. Install the jack to the edge of oil pan to support the engine.
    Fig 1: Installing Jack To Edge Of Oil Pan
    G11823006Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Insert the rubber block between jack and oil pan.
  3. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

    Fig 2: Removing Engine Mounting Support Bracket
    G11823007Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Always use a new nuts.
  4. Separate the reservoir tank to obtain space for remove the engine mounting bracket.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "RESERVOIR TANK ")

  5. Remove the engine mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    68.7 - 88.3 N.m (7.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 50.6 - 65.1 lb.ft)

    Fig 3: Removing Engine Mounting Bracket
    G11823008Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.