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Removal And Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "AUXILIARY BATTERY ")

  2. Remove the engine cover.

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

  3. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  4. Remove the RH front wheel and tire.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")

  5. Remove the RH front wheel guard

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

  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  7. Release the drive belt tension.
    1. Turn the drive belt tensioner arm (A) clockwise and install the fixing pin (B).
      G14937088Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Turn the drive belt tensioner arm (A) counterclockwise and install the fixing pin (B).
    G14937089Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the jack under the edge of lower oil pan to support the engine.
  9. Remove the engine mounting bucket.

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

  10. Use the jack to lower the engine free up work space.
  11. Remove the drive belt (A).
    Fig 1: Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram
    G14937090Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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