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Removal And Installation

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  3. Disconnect the starter cable (B) from the B terminal on the solenoid then disconnect the connector (A) from the S terminal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Starter Cable And Connector
    G08321526Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    42.2 ~ 53.9 Nm (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Starter
    G08321527Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.