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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the resonator and the air intake hose.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the intercooler inlet pipe & hose assembly (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Intercooler Inlet Pipe & Hose Assembly
    G12145682Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the intercooler outlet pipe & hose (A).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Intercooler Outlet Pipe & Hose
    G12145683Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the ETC module connector (A).
  6. Disconnect the coolant hoses (B).
  7. Remove the installation bolts (C), and then remove the ETC module from the engine.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting ETC Module Connector
    G12145684Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.