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Repair Procedure: Removal

[Valve 1] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the variable intake solenoid valve connector (A).
  3. Disconnect the vacuum hoses (B) from the valve.
  4. Remove the mounting nut (C), and then remove the valve from surge tank.
Fig 1: Locate Variable Intake Solenoid Valve Connector And Mounting Nut (Valve 1)
G11872209Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[Valve 2] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the variable intake solenoid valve connector (A).
  3. Disconnect the vacuum hoses (B) from the valve.
  4. Remove the mounting nut (C), and then remove the valve from surge tank.
Fig 2: Locate Variable Intake Solenoid Valve Connector And Mounting Nut (Valve 2)
G11872210Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.