LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Kia >> 2017 >> Soul Base, Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis (Single Page) >> Brakes >> Traction Control >> Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System >> ESC Control Module >> Repair Procedures >> Removal
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the ECM.

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")

  3. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to completely remove foreign substances from around brake fluid reservoir and cap before opening the reservoir cap. If not, it may cause contamination of brake fluid and deterioration in braking performance.
    • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
  4. Disconnect the brake tube (A) from the master cylinder by loosening the tube flare nut.

    Tightening torque  :

    18.6 ~ 22.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 16.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Brake Tube With Tube Flare Nuts
    G12225625Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Pull up the lock of the HECU connector and then disconnect the connector (B).
    Fig 2: Locating HECU Connector
    G12225626Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the flare nuts and then remove the brake tube (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    18.6 ~ 22.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 16.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Locating Brake Tubes
    G12225627Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the brake tubes (B) from the HECU by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise with a spanner.

    Tightening torque  :

    12.7 ~ 16.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 12.3 lb-ft)

  8. Remove the engine room under cover. [G2.0 NU GDI only]

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

  9. Install the jack under the edge of lower oil pan to support the engine. [G2.0 NU GDI only]
    NOTE: Put the rubber block between the jack and oil pan to avoid damaging the oil pan.
  10. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A). [G2.0 NU GDI only]

    Tightening torque  :

    78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Locating Engine Mounting Support Bracket
    G12225628Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Slowly lower the jack. [G2.0 NU GDI only]
  12. Loosen the HECU bracket nuts (A) and then remove HECU and bracket.

    Tightening torque  :

    19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Locating HECU Bracket Nuts
    G12225629Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Never attempt to disassemble the HECU.
    • Never shock the HECU.
  13. Remove the bolts and then remove the bracket from HECU.

    Tightening torque  :

    7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals