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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Remove the resonator and the air intake hose (Refer to "MUFFLER " in EM group).
  3. Disconnect the ETC module connector (A).
    Fig 1: ETC Module Component Location And Connector
    G08321379Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the coolant hoses (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hoses
    G08321380Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the installation bolts, and then remove the ETC module (A) from the engine.
Fig 3: Identifying ETC Module And Mounting Bolts
G08321381Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.