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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.
  • 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 

CAUTION: 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.

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

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  5. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  6. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  7. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
    G13402964Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
    G13402965Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the wire harness connectors and control cables from the transaxle.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")

  10. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).
    G13402966Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the heater hose (A).
    G13402967Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft)

    G13402968Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.

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

  14. Disconnect the wiring connector and harness from the engine room.
    1. Disconnect the fuse box main wiring connector (A).
      G13402969Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the ground cable (A).

      Tightening torque: 

      10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

      G13402970Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM) connector (A).
    4. Remove the main wiring protector (B).
      G13402971Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Disconnect the front connector (A).
      G13402972Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Disconnect the fuse box wiring cable (A).
    7. Remove the battery wiring protector (B).
      G13402973Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the roll rod bracket (A).

    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)

    G13402974Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Replace the bolt (B) with a new one or reuse it after applying the adhesive (3M 2353) on the area of bolt in gray.
    G13402975Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. 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)

    G13402976Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the sub frame.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")

  18. Remove the front muffler.

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

  19. Support the engine and transaxle assembly on a lift table.
  20. Disconnect the engine ground cable (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13402977Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque 

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

    NOTE: Note the items below when installing the engine mounting support bracket.
    1. Remove the hardened adhesive on the engine mounting bracket stud.
    2. After applying the adhesive (ND MICROSPHERES 1193S) on the engine mounting bracket stud as shown below, install the new nut (B) to the specified torque.
      G13402978Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the transaxle ground cable (A).
    G13402979Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the service cover (A).
    G13402980Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. 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)

    G13402981Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly (A) by lifting vehicle.
    G13402982Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    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.
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