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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY
  2. Remove the under cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Under Cover
    G07426214Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug. Refer to "HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (FLUID) ".
  4. Remove the valve body cover (A) and eyebolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 13.8-14.7 N.m (1.3-1.5kgf.m, 9.4-10.8 lb-ft)
    2. 34.3-44.1 N.m (3.5-4.5kgf.m, 25.3-32.6 lb-ft)
    CAUTION: Always replace the gasket of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening eyebolt.
    NOTE: Remove installation bolts in the engine compartment first and then remove others under the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve Body Cover & Eyebolt
    G07426215Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the plate and the detent spring (A) after removing the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    24.5 - 35.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.6 kgf.m, 18.1 - 26.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Detent Spring
    G07426216Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the bolt (3 ea) after disconnecting the solenoid valve connector (A) and the oil temperature sensor connector (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the harness lock connector.
    Fig 4: Identifying Solenoid Valve & Oil Temperature Sensor Connectors
    G07426217Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the valve body assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Identifying Valve Body Assembly
    G07426218Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the input & output speed sensor connector (A).
  9. Remove the input & output speed sensor (B) after removing the bolts (2 ea).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Identifying Input & Output Speed Sensor Connectors
    G07426219Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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