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Repair procedures: Inspection

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Remove the air duct (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Air Duct
    G08312309Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
    1. Disconnect the breather hose (A).
    2. Disconnect the air intake hose (B) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (C).

      Tightening torque: 

      Hose clamp bolt:

      2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)

      Air cleaner assembly bolts:

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

    Fig 2: Breather Hose, Air Intake Hose & Air Cleaner Assembly
    G08312310Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When installing the air intake hose, the plate of the hose clamp must be in line with the stopper of the hose.
    • When installing the air intake hose, the center of the mark of hose must be in line with the throttle body rib.
    Fig 3: Air Intake Hose Installation Position
    G08312311Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the solenoid valve connector (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Solenoid Valve Connector
    G00548185Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Measure resistance between sensor signal terminal and sensor ground terminal.
  6. Check that the resistance is within the specification.