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Repair procedures: Removal

CAUTION: When replacing the TCM, the vehicle equipped with the immobilizer must be performed procedure as below.

[In the case of installing used TCM] 

  1. Perform "TCM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")

  2. After finishing "TCM Neutral mode", perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "TEACHING PROCEDURES ")

[In the case of installing new TCM] 


Perform "Key teaching" procedure with GDS.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "TEACHING PROCEDURES ")
CAUTION: When replacing the TCM, the vehicle equipped with the smart key system (Button start) must be performed procedure as below.

[In the case of installing used TCM] 

  1. Perform "TCM Neutral mode" procedure with GDS.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")

  2. After finishing "TCM Neutral mode", insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the TCM learns the smart key information automatically.

[In the case of installing new TCM] 


Insert the key (or press the start button) and turn it to the IGN ON and OFF position. Then the TCM learns the smart key information automatically.
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the battery.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  4. Disconnect the TCM Connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating TCM Connector
    G11784279Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and nut (B), and then remove the TCM (C).
Fig 2: Removing TCM Mounting Bolts And Nut
G11784280Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.