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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ".

  2. Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the ATF totally and then reinstall the drain plug.
    NOTE: Must be replaced with new gasket when installing the drain plug.

    Drain plug tightening torque: 

    33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
    G09777389Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")

  4. Remove the eyebolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Eyebolt (A)
    G09777390Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fill the fluid about 5 liters through injection hole.
  6. Perform the fluid level check.

    (Refer to appropriate Hydraulic System article .