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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Engine cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE COVER ")

  2. Air cleaner assembly and air duct.

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

  3. Battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  4. Remove the ECM (Engine Control Module).

    (Refer to Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")

  5. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Locate Ground Line Bolt
    G11794028Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
    Fig 2: Disconnect Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G11794029Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the control cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
    2. 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
    Fig 3: Remove Control Cable Nut And Bolt
    G11794030Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
    Fig 4: Remove Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose Clamp
    G11794031Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the wiring mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Remove Wiring Mounting Bolt
    G11794032Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the solenoid valve connector and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A) and (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolt (A): 

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

    Bolt (B): 

    14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Remove Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector Wiring Mounting Bracket
    G11794033Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to COWL TOP COVER -- FORTE/FORTE KOUP
  12. Assemble the engine support fixture.(Refer to the appropriate service information below.
  13. Using the engine support fixture (beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, supporter No.: 09200-2S000, adapter No.: 09200-4X000), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
    Fig 7: Assemble Engine Support Fixture
    G11794034Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).

    Tightening torque: 

    (A, B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Remove Automatic Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolt
    G11794035Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket cover (A).
    Fig 9: Remove Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bracket Cover
    G11794036Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Remove Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G11794037Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 11: Locate Automatic Transaxle Mounting Support Bracket
    G11794039Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Lift the vehicle with a jack.
  19. Remove the under cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 12: Locate Under Cover
    G11794038Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the roll stopper (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Nut (B): 

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

    Bolt (C): 

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

    Fig 13: Remove Roll Stopper Bolt
    G11794040Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  22. Remove the air guide bracket(A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 14: Remove Air Guide Bracket
    G11794041Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the dust cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

    Fig 15: Locate Dust Cover
    G11794042Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the torque converter mounting bolts(A) with rotating the crankshaft.

    Tightening torque: 

    45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 16: Locate Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
    G11794043Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the automatic transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-1ea, B-3ea).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
    2. 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
    Fig 17: Remove Automatic Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G11794044Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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