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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  2. Remove variable charge motion actuator connector (A) and three mounting bolts.
  3. Remove intake manifold vacuum pipe (B) in order to secure work space.
    Fig 1: Removing Variable Charge Motion Actuator Connector
    G12146934Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove VCMA rod clip (A) and connection link between flap (B) using screwdriver.
Fig 2: Removing VCMA Rod Clip
G12146935Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: VCMA connection link can be damaged. So, make sure to remove it in a horizontal direction.
Make sure that groove part of the connection link (C) is pointing upward when mounting VCMA.