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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine cover.

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

  2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  3. Remove the air cleaner.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  4. Disconnect the engine wiring connector and harness clamp and then remove the cylinder head protector and wiring from the cylinder head cover.
    Fig 1: Engine Wiring Connector And Harness Clamp
    G11822899Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the exhaust oil control valve (OCV).

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "CVVT OIL CONTROL VALVE ")

  6. Remove the ignition coil.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "IGNITION COIL ")

  7. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose
    G11822900Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the high pressure fuel pump.

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ")

  9. Remove the cylinder head cover (A), gasket (B).
Fig 3: Locating Cylinder Head Cover And Gasket
G11822901Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Loosen the cylinder head cover bolts with the order and steps.
Fig 4: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Loosening Sequence
G11822902Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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