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Transaxle mounting bracket

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  4. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  5. Install jack under the transaxle to support it.
    G13283493Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the LH front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  7. Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

    G13283494Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    G13283495Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.