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Engine Mounting Bracket

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  3. Install the jack to the edge of the lower oil pan to support the engine.
    Fig 1: Install Jack To Edge Of Lower Oil Pan To Support Engine
    G12290243Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Insert a rubber block between jack and upper oil pan.
  4. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque  88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

    Fig 2: Locating Engine Mounting Support Bracket With Nuts
    G12290244Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Separate the reservoir tank to allow space for removing the engine mounting bracket.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "RESERVOIR TANK ")

  6. Remove the engine mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    68.6 - 88.3 N.m (7.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 50.6 - 65.1 lb.ft)

    Fig 3: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket With Bolts
    G12290245Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: Note the items below when repairing the engine mounting bracket or engine mounting support bracket.
    • Always use new nut (A).
    • Replace the engine mounting bracket bolt (B) with new one or reuse after applying the adhesive (3M 2325) on the (C) as follows.
    • When installing the engine mounting support bracket:
      • Remove the hardened adhesive around the engine mounting bracket stud (D).
      • Reapply the adhesive (ND MICROSPHERES 1193S) on the engine mounting bracket stud (D) as show below.
      Fig 4: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket With Nut
      G12290246Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 5: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket Bolt
      G12290247Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 6: Check Engine Mounting Bracket Stud (1 Of 2)
      G12290248Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      Fig 7: Check Engine Mounting Bracket Stud (2 Of 2)
      G12290249Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.