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Removal & Installation: Removal

  1. Remove the engine cover.

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

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  3. Remove the surge tank.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "SURGE TANK ")

  4. Remove the intake manifold (A) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Step 1 (a - h): 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft)

    Step 2 (1 - 8): 26.5 - 31.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.2 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.1 lb.ft)

    Step 3: Repeat 2nd step twice or more.

    G15692970Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When installing, pre-tighten the bolts and nuts in the order shown in the figure and then fully tighten them to the specified torque.
      Fig 1: Intake Manifold Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
      G15692971Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Cover the cylinder head intake port with a clean woven stuff or vinyl cover to prevent foreign materials from entering.
    • Otherwise, engine coolant may enter the intake port from the vent holes of the cylinder head causing problems in the engine combustion chambers.