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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the air intake hose (A) after disconnect the hose and clamp.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Intake Hose
    G12181465Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the ETC module connector (A).
  4. Disconnect the coolant hoses (B).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting ETC Module Connector
    G12181466Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the mounting bolts, and then remove the ETC module (A) from the engine.

    ETC Module mounting bolt  :

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

    Fig 3: Removing ETC Module From Engine
    G12181467Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.