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Removal And Installation

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

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

  3. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Remove the engine cover.

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

  5. Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the connector brackets around the intake manifold.
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  6. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) and water hose (B).
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  7. Remove the water outlet pipe assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  8. Remove the intercooler outlet hose & pipe assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Hose clamp:

    4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb.ft. 43.4 - 60.8 lb.in)

    (If equipped with a cap, tighten it until the cap is removed.)

    Bolt:

    14.7 - 19.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.0 kgf.m, 10.8 - 14.5 lb.ft)

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  9. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).
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  10. Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (A).
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  11. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A).
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  12. Remove the alternator.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "ALTERNATOR ")

  13. Unfasten the electric throttle body control (ETC) module bolts.

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - " ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM  ") 

  14. Remove the oil level pipe.

    (Refer to Lubrication System - "OIL LEVEL GAUGE & PIPE ")

  15. Remove the intake manifold stay (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  16. Remove the intake manifold stay bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  17. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A).
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  18. Remove the intake manifold (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13422997Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the intake manifold stay (A)

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  20. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • When installing, replace with new gaskets.
    • When installing the intake manifold, tighten the bolts and nuts with pre-torque first, and then tighten the bolts and nuts with specified torque in the sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
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    NOTE: After replacing the intake manifold, be sure to delete the previous VCMA adaptive value by performing the "resetting adaptive values" procedure using KDS. (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "VARIABLE CHARGE MOTION ACTUATOR (VCMA) ")
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