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Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:
  • Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transaxle.
  • Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the transaxle.
  1. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  2. Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    33.3 ~ 43.1 N.m (3.4 ~ 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 ~ 31.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Locating ATF Drain Plug
    G12274774Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
    • ATF can be reused. Collect it in a clean beaker.
  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  4. Remove the wiring bracket (A) and the air breather hose (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Locating Air Breather Hose And Wiring Bracket
    G12274775Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts.
  6. Remove the valve body cover (A) by loosening bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    11.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.2 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Locating Valve Body Cover
    G12274776Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the solenoid valve harness (A) and oil temperature sensor (B) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Locating Solenoid Valve Harness And Oil Temperature Sensor With Bolts
    G12274777Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove solenoid valve support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Locating Solenoid Valve Support Bracket
    G12274778Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the underdrive brake control solenoid valve (B) after loosening a vlave body mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 6: Locating Underdrive Brake Control Solenoid Valve And Vlave Body Mounting Bolt
    G12274779Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.