Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the EWGA extension connector (A).

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Remove the intake pipe stay (A).
Tightening torque:

M8 Bolt: 18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

M10 Bolt: 29.4 - 34.3 N.m (3.0 - 3.5kgf.m, 21.6 - 25.3 lb.ft)

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Remove the intake pipe (A).
Tightening torque:

Bolt: 29.4 - 39.2N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kgf.m, 21.6 - 28.9 lb.ft)

Nut: 35.3 - 41.1 N.m (3.6 - 4.2 kgf.m, 26.0 - 30.3 lb.ft)

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Remove the heat protector (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
Heat protector mounting bolt:

9.8 - 11.8N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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Remove the turbo charger water pipe & hose (A).
Tightening torque:

Flange Bolt: 9.8 - 11.8N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

Eye Bolt: 26.4 - 32.3 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 32.3 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the shaft link (A) by removing the C-ring (B).
Remove the electric waste gate actuator by loosening the bolts (C).

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Installation is the reverse order of removal.