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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the wheel & tire.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Wheel And Tire
    G12142222Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.
  2. Remove the front wheel speed sensor bolt (A) and bracket bolts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

    Fig 2: Locating Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt And Bracket Bolts
    G12142223Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  4. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor connector (A) and then remove the front wheel speed sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
    G12142224Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.