LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Kia >> 2024 >> Telluride SX X-Line >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Automatic Trans >> Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) >> Engine And Transaxle Assembly >> Removal & Installation >> Removal

Removal & Installation: Removal

NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
  • To release the fuel system pressure before removing the engine assembly, start the engine without fuel pump relay, and then turn off the ignition switch when the engine stops.

Information 

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

  1. Remove the engine cover.

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

  2. Remove the air duct and cleaner assembly.

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

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Battery ")

  4. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  5. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  6. Disconnect the main connector (A) and position switch connector (B) and then remove the wiring mounting clip (C) from the bracket.
    G15692940Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the shift cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and bolts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)
    2. 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)
    G15692941Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) after releasing the clamp.
    G15692942Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B) after releasing the clamps.
    G15692943Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the heater hoses (A) after releasing the clamps.
    G15692944Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the fuel hose and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose.
    1. Disconnect the fuel hose (A) after removing the nuts.
    2. Disconnect the Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) hose (B) after releasing the clamp.
      G15692945Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.

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

  13. Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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

  14. Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness from the engine room.
    1. Disconnect the engine room junction block wiring connector (A).
    2. Remove the main wiring protector (B) after removing the bolts.

      Tightening torque: 

      4.9 - 7.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb.ft, 43.4 - 69.4 lb.in)

      G15692946Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the battery wiring protector.
    1. Disconnect the front connector (A).
    2. Disconnect the engine room junction block wiring cable (B) after removing the nut.
    3. Remove the battery wiring protector (C) after removing the bolts.

      Tightening torque: 

      6.9 - 9.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.2 lb.ft)

      G15692947Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the roll rod bracket (A) after removing the bolts (B) and (C).

    Tightening torque 

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

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

    G15692948Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Always use a new bolt (B).
  17. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15692949Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the sub frame.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")

  19. Remove the front muffler.

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

  20. Disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  21. Remove the propeller shaft. [AWD type]

    (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive (AWD) System (4WD Control) - "FRONT WHEEL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")

  22. Support the engine and transaxle assembly on a lift table.
  23. Disconnect the engine ground cable (A) after removing the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G15692950Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A) after removing the bolt and nuts.

    Tightening torque 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

    G15692951Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Disconnect the transaxle ground cable (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb.ft)

    G15692952Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the service cover (A).
    G15692953Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15692954Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
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.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals