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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the cooling fan (A) from the cooling fan assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    2.8 - 3.2 N.m (0.28 - 0.33 kgf.m, 2.03 - 2.39 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Cooling Fan
    G11822770Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the fan motor connector (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Fan Motor Connector
    G11822771Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the fan motor (A) from the cooling fan shroud.

    Tightening torque: 

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft)

    Fig 3: Removing Fan Motor From Cooling Fan Shroud
    G11822772Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Locating Fan Motor
    G11822773Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.