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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the air duct and air cleaner. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
  2. Remove the reservoir mounting bolts (A).

    Reservoir Mounting Bolt  :

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 -4.3 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Reservoir Mounting Bolts
    G12308900Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the ECM connector (A).
    Fig 2: Locating ECM Connector
    G12308901Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the ECM bracket assembly after loosening the mounting nuts (A) and bolts (B).

    ECM Bracket Assembly Mounting Nut/Bolt  : 9.8 - 11.8 N.m

    (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 3: Locating ECM Bracket Assembly Mounting Nuts & Bolts
    G12308902Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.