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Repair procedures: Removal: Notes

NOTE: In the case of the vehicle equipped with immobilizer or button engine start system, perform "Key Teaching" procedure together (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER " or "BUTTON ENGINE START SYSTEM " in BE group).
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the TCM Connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying TCM Connector
    G07415640Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (Refer to "INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM " in EM group).
  4. Remove the mounting bolts (A), and then remove the TCM (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying TCM Mounting Bolts
    G07415641Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.