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Transaxle Mounting Bracket

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  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")

  2. Remove the battery and tray.

    (Refer to "BATTERY ")

  3. Remove the engine control module (ECM).

    (Refer to "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")

  4. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  5. Install the jack to the edge of transaxle.
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  6. Remove the transaxle mounting side panel packing (A).
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  7. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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    NOTE: Always use a new bolts.
  8. Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

    G12921887Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the air cleaner bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

  10. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12921888Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.