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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Disconnect the TCM connectors (A).
  3. Disconnect the ECM connectors (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting TCM Connectors
    G12335757Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the ECM & TCM bracket (B) after loosening the mounting nuts (A).

    ECM & TCM Bracket Mounting Nut: 

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

    Fig 2: Removing ECM & TCM Bracket Mounting Nuts
    G12335758Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the ECM (B) after loosening the mounting nuts (A) from the ECM & TCM bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing ECM Mounting Nuts
    G12335759Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.