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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  • Be sure to shut off the high voltage circuit according to the "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE " before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.
  1. Place the shift lever in the "N" position.
  2. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Dual Clutch Transmission System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")

  3. Drain the coolant of hybrid cooling system.

    (Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Remove the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT (HPCU) ")

  5. Disconnect the TCM connector (A) and ECM connector (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting TCM Connector And ECM Connector
    G12329187Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the TCM (A) and ECM (B).
    Fig 2: Removing TCM And ECM
    G12329188Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the HPCU tray (C) after removing the nut (A) and wiring mounting clips (B).
    Fig 3: Removing Nut And Wiring Mounting Clips
    G12329189Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Loosen the shift cable mounting nut (A).
    Fig 4: Loosening Shift Cable Mounting Nut
    G12329190Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the Manual Control Lever (A).
    Fig 5: Removing Manual Control Lever
    G12329191Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the inhibitor switch (A).
Fig 6: Removing Inhibitor Switch
G12329192Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.