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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the battery (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery
    G06828836Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Intake Air Hose And Air Cleaner Assembly
    G06828837Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the battery tray (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Battery Tray
    G06828838Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the ground wire by removing a bolt.
    Fig 4: Identifying Ground Wire Bolt
    G06828839Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the clutch release cylinder assembly.
    Fig 5: Identifying Clutch Release Cylinder Assembly
    G06828840Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector (A) and the back lamp switch connector (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector And Back Lamp Switch Connector
    G06828841Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the snap pin (A) and control cable bracket bolts (B-3ea).
    Fig 7: Identifying Snap Pin And Control Cable Bracket Bolts
    G06828842Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the power pump hose bolt (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Power Pump Hose Bolt
    G06828843Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Using the special tool (09200-38001), support the engine assembly safely.
  10. Remove the steering column shaft bolt. (refer to STEERING COLUMN - SHAFT )
  11. Remove the transaxle support bracket bolts (A-3ea).
    Fig 9: Identifying Transaxle Support Bracket Bolts
    G06828844Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
    Fig 10: Identifying Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
    G06828845Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 11: Identifying Starter Motor Mounting Bolt
    G06828846Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Lifting up the vehicle.
  14. Remove the power steering return hose (A).
    Fig 12: Identifying Power Steering Return Hose
    G06828847Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the under cover (A).
    Fig 13: Identifying Under Cover
    G06828848Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Drain the transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug.
    Fig 14: Identifying Drain Plug
    G06828849Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the front wheels and tires.
  18. Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting nut and the stabilizer link mounting nut from the front knuckles. (refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM )
  19. Remove the side cover.
  20. Disconnect the drive shafts from the transaxle. (refer to DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY )
  21. Remove the front roll stopper mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 15: Identifying Front Roll Stopper Mounting Bolt
    G06828850Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the rear roll stopper mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 16: Identifying Rear Roll Stopper Mounting Bolt
    G06828851Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the muffler hanger rubber (A).
    Fig 17: Identifying Muffler Hanger Rubber
    G06828852Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Supporting the sub frame (A) with a jack and the Special tool (09624-38000), remove the mounting bolts.(refer to GENERAL INFORMATION - SUSPENSION SYSTEM )
    Fig 18: Supporting Sub Frame With Jack And Special Tool (09624-38000)
    G06828853Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 19: Identifying Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
    G06828854Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
    CAUTION: When removing the transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
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