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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
NOTE:
  • Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
  • For release the fuel system pressure before remove the engine assembly, start the engine without fuel pump relay. And then turn off the ignition switch after engine stops.
  1. Remove the engine cover.
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  3. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover ")

  4. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  5. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnect Radiator Upper Hose
    G12162354Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
    Fig 2: Disconnect Radiator Lower Hose
    G12162355Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When installing radiator hoses, install as shown in illustrations.
    Fig 3: Install Radiator Hoses
    G12162356Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.

    (Refer to REMOVAL Heating, Ventilation Air conditioning - "Compressor")

  8. Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from the transaxle.

    (Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "MANUAL TRANSAXLE ")

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")

  9. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the heater hoses (B).
    Fig 4: Disconnect Brake Booster Vacuum Hose & Heater Hoses
    G12162357Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When installing the heater hoses, install as shown in illustrations.
    Fig 5: Install Heater Hoses
    G12162358Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).
    Fig 6: Disconnect Fuel Hose & Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Hose
    G12162359Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the engine wirings from the engine room.
    1. Remove the (+) cable nut (A).

      Tightening Torque: 

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

    2. Disconnect the EMS block (B).
    3. Disconnect the fuse box connector (C).
    4. Disconnect the battery sensor connector (D).
    5. Remove the ground bolts (E).

      Tightening Torque: 

      10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    6. Remove the engine wirings from the engine room.
    Fig 7: Removing Engine Wirings From Engine Room
    G12162360Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the front muffler.

    (Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "MUFFLER ")

  13. Remove the roll rod bracket (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Nut (B):

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    Bolts (C):

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    Fig 8: Locating Roll Rod Bracket & Bolts & Nut
    G12162361Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the roll rod mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft)

    Fig 9: Locating Roll Rod Mounting Support Bracket
    G12162362Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the sub frame.

    (Refer to REPLACEMENT Suspension system - "Sub Frame")

    NOTE:
    • After removing the sub frame mounting bolt, the engine and transaxle assembly may fall downward, and so support them securely with floor jack.
    • Verify that the hoses and connectors are disconnected before removing the engine and transaxle assembly.
  16. Disconnect the ground cable (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

  17. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Bolt (D), Nuts (E): 58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb.ft)

    Fig 10: Remove Engine Mounting Support Bracket
    G12162363Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Disconnect the ground line (A).
    Fig 11: Disconnect Ground Line
    G12162364Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the service cover (A), and then slowly loosen the transaxle mounting bolts (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 12: Remove Transaxle Mounting Bolts Cover
    G12162365Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G12162366Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
    CAUTION: When remove the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
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