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Repair procedures: Removal

NOTE: In the case of a vehicle equipped with immobilizer, perform "Key Teaching" procedure together (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM " ).
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly (Refer to "INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM " ).
  3. Disconnect the ECM Connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying ECM Connector
    G06494300Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the mounting bolts, and then remove the ECM from the air cleaner assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G06494301Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.