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Repair Procedures: Removal

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NOTE: If working with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P174494 (engine clutch malfunction) requiring replacement of drive motor is indicated, replace motor and transaxle at as a complete unit.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")
  1. Remove the automatic transaxle assembly.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")

  2. Remove the hybrid drive motor (A) bolts.

    [Past specification - 7ea bolts] 

    G14959798Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Newest specification - 9ea bolts] 

    G14959799Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the SST (09365 - G8100) at the hybrid drive motor assembly.
    G14959800Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Separate the motor from the transaxle by tightening the bolts (A) of SST (09365 - G8100).
    G14959801Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When tightening the bolts, alternately on both sides.
  5. Using the crane jack, remove the hybrid drive motor assembly (A) at automatic transaxle.
    G14959802Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that foreign substance does not get into the hybrid drive motor coil part (A).
      G14959803Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Make sure that the motor coil part does not touch the floor.
      G14959804Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Do not apply an impact to the motor assembly. Otherwise, it may be damaged.
  6. Remove the spacer (A) from the automatic transaxle.
    G14959805Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The new PHEV automatic transaxle does not include spacer.
  7. Use a scraper to remove the remaining sealant (A) on the housing of the automatic transaxle and hybrid drive motor.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the housing assembly surface is not scratched when removing the sealant.
    • Carry out taping on the motor housing with the vinyl so that the remaining sealant does not get into the motor housing of the automatic transaxle.
    • Make sure that a foreign substance does not get into the housing assembly when cleaning it with air after removing sealant from the assembly.
    G14959806Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G14959807Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When storing the motor assembly and automatic transaxle, cover them with vinyl so that dust or foreign substances do not get inside.
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