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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " AIR CLEANER  ") 

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - " BATTERY  ") 

  3. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " COOLANT  ") 

  4. Disconnect the position switch connector (A) and driven pulley speed sensor connector (B).
    G12830550Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G12830551Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the shift cable (C) after loosening the bolts (B) and nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb.ft)
    2. 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)
    G12830552Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

    G12830553Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the IVTF cooler hose clamp (A).
    G12830554Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
    • Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
    • After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
  8. Disconnect the main connector (A).
    G12830555Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • After detaching the main connector, wrap a plastic bag around the connector to prevent coolant from getting into it.
    • If coolant gets into the connector, corrosion may occur inside the connector, thus causing an open/short circuit. In this case, trouble codes and shift failure may also occur.
      G12830556Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove fixing clips (A) of the wiring.
    G12830557Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the transmission upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter mounting bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
    2. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    G12830558Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to Body - " COWL TOP COVER  ") 

  12. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

    (Refer to Special Service Tools - " ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING  ") 

  13. Using the engine support fixture, hold the engine and transmission assembly safely.
    G12830559Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Support the transmission safely on a jack.
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  15. Remove the transmission mounting bracket cover (A).
    G12830561Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the IVT support bracket mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

    G12830562Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the IVT support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

    G12830563Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER  ") 

  19. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

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

  20. Remove the wiring mounting bolt (A).
    G12830564Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the exhaust manifold stay (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 - 49.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.2 lb.ft)

    G12830565Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    2. 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)
    G12830566Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12830567Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)

    G12830568Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft.

    Tightening torque: 

    45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft)

    G12830569Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the starter mounting bolt (A) and transmission lower mounting bolts (B, C).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    2. 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)
    3. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
    G12830570Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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  27. After separating the transmission from the engine, remove the transmission by lowering the jack slowly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transmission assembly.
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