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Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

Information 

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

CAUTION: In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage of the high pressure fuel. So don't do any repair work right after engine stops.
  1. Remove the engine cover.

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

  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  3. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - " COOLANT  ") 

  4. Drain the engine oil.

    (Refer to Lubrication System - " ENGINE OIL  ") 

  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  6. Remove the drive belt.

    (Refer to Drive Belt System - " DRIVE BELT  ") 

  7. Remove the idler.

    (Refer to Drive Belt System - " IDLER  ") 

  8. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.

    (Refer to Drive Belt System - " CRANKSHAFT DAMPER PULLEY  ") 

  9. Remove the alternator.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - " ALTERNATOR  ") 

  10. Remove the drive belt tensioner.

    (Refer to Drive Belt System - " DRIVE BELT TENSIONER  ") 

  11. Remove the water pump.

    (Refer to Cooling System - " WATER PUMP  ") 

  12. Remove the cylinder head cover.

    (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - " CYLINDER HEAD COVER  ") 

  13. Remove the engine mounting support bracket.
    1. Install the jack to the edge of oil pan to support the engine.
      NOTE: Insert the rubber block between jack and oil pan.
    2. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).

      Tightening torque 

      Nut (B):

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

      Bolt (C) and nuts (D):

      58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.3 - 54.2 lb.ft)

      G12576283Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the engine support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 kgf.m)

    G12576284Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the timing chain cover (A).
    G12576285Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Do not disassemble the oil pump (A) from timing chain cover because it is supplied as timing chain cover & oil pump assembly.
    Fig 1: Oil Pump
    G00405776Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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