Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

NOTE:

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
For release the fuel system pressure before remove the engine assembly, start the engine without fuel pump relay. And then turn off the ignition switch after engine stops.

Remove the engine cover.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to "BATTERY ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Drain the engine coolant.
(Refer to "COOLANT ")
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).

Fig 1: Radiator Upper Hose
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).

Fig 2: Radiator Lower Hose
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.
(Refer to "COMPRESSOR ")
Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from the transaxle.
(Refer to "MANUAL TRANSAXLE ")

(Refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")
Remove the ATF cooler hoses.
(Refer to "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the heater hoses (B).

Fig 3: Brake Booster Vacuum & Heater Hoses
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).

Fig 4: PCSV & Fuel Hose
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the control wiring harness connectors and fasteners and remove the wiring harness protectors from the engine and transaxle.

Fig 5: Control Wiring Harness Connectors & Fasteners
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the battery wiring harness connector (A) and cables (B) from the junction box.

Fig 6: Battery Wiring Harness Connector & Cables
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the front muffler.
(Refer to "MUFFLER ")
Remove the roll rod bracket (A).
Tightening torque

Bolt (B):

107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)

Bolts (C):

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Removing Roll Rod Bracket
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the roll rod mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Removing Roll Rod Mounting Support Bracket
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to "SUB FRAME ")
Support the engine and transaxle assembly with a floor jack.
Disconnect the engine ground cable (A).
Tightening torque:

10.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.1 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 9: Engine Ground Cable
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque

Nut (B):

78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

Bolt (C), Nuts (D):

58.8 ~ 73.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 54.2 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Removing Engine Mounting Support Bracket
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the ground line by removing the bolt (A).

Fig 11: Ground Line Mounting Bolt
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the service cover (A) to gain access to the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts.

Fig 12: Service Cover
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 13: Transaxle Support Bracket Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.

Fig 14: Removing Engine & Transaxle Assembly Using Tool
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:
- Before removing the engine and transaxle assembly, make sure hoses and wire connectors are disconnected.
- When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.