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Repair Procedures: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
NOTE:
  • Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
  • To release the fuel system pressure before removing the engine assembly, start the engine with the fuel pump relay removed. And then turn off the ignition switch after engine stops.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the engine cover.

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

  3. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.

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

  4. Remove the battery.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  5. Remove the engine control module (ECM).

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")

  6. Remove the battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  7. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  8. Loosen the drain plug and drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  9. Remove the intercooler inlet hose (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb.ft, 43.3 - 60.7 lb.in)

    G13480274Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • It is allowed to plaster cleaning liquid or alcohol on the connecting surfaces of hose and pipe, but all kinds of oil is prohibited.
    • The groove of hose must be in line with the protrusion of the pipe.
    • The band must be located on the position mark of hose and must not run over it.
    • Tighten the torque control cap until it separated. If a torque control cap has already removed, tighten the screw at the specified torque.
  10. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
    G13480275Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
    G13480276Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the intercooler outlet hose and pipe.
    1. Disconnect the intercooler outlet hose (A).
    2. Disconnect the boost pressure sensor (BPS) connector (B).
    3. Disconnect the RCV solenoid hose (C).
    4. Disconnect the RCV solenoid connector (D).

      Tightening torque: 

      4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb.ft, 43.3 - 60.7 lb.in)

    G13480277Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13480278Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • It is allowed to plaster cleaning liquid or alcohol on the connecting surfaces of hose and pipe, but all kinds of oil is prohibited.
    • The marking of hose must be in line with the stopper of the throttle body.
    • The band must be located on the position mark of hose and must not run over it.
    • Tighten the torque control cap until it separated. If a torque control cap has already removed, tighten the screw at the specified torque.
  13. Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).
    G13480279Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the reservoir tank water hose (A).
    G13480280Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).
    G13480281Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the heater hoses (A).
    G13480282Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect the wiring harness from the engine room.
    1. Remove the ground bolt (A)

      Tightening torque: 

      10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal connector (B)
    3. Disconnect the front harness connector (C)
    4. Disconnect the PCB block (D)
    5. Disconnect the wiring protector (E)

      Tightening torque: 

      7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.7 - 7.2 lb.ft)

      G13480283Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      G13480284Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Disconnect the battery positive wirings (A)

      Tightening torque: 

      7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.7 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G13480285Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.

    (Refer to Heating, Ventilation Air conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")

  19. Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from the transaxle.

    (Refer to DCT (Double Clutch Transmission) System - "DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ")

  20. Remove the front muffler.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "MUFFLER ")

  21. Remove the steering U-joint mounting bolt.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING GEAR BOX ")

  22. Separate the front propeller shaft.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "PROPELLER SHAFT ")

  23. Remove the roll rod bracket (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Bolt (B): 

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

    Bolts (C): 

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

    G13480286Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the roll rod mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft)

    G13480287Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the sub frame.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")

  26. Support the engine and transaxle assembly with a floor jack.
  27. Disconnect the engine ground cable (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13480288Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Disconnect the transaxle ground cable (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13480289Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Nut (B): 

    78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb.ft)

    Bolt (C), Nuts (D): 

    58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb.ft)

    G13480290Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  30. Remove the LH front wheel guard.

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

  31. Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13480291Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
G13480292Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:
  • Before removing the engine and transaxle assembly, make sure hoses and wire connectors are disconnected.
  • When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
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