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Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
  • To release the fuel system pressure before removing the engine assembly, start the engine without fuel pump relay, and then turn off the ignition switch when the engine stops.

Information 

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove the engine cover.

    (Refer to " ENGINE COVER  ") 

  3. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER  ") 

  4. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to " COOLANT  ") 

  5. Recover the refrigerant and then disconnect the discharge line (A) and suction line (B)

    (Refer to " COMPRESSOR  ") 

    G12791740Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G12791741Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to " AIR CLEANER  ") 

  7. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
    G12791742Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
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  9. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A).
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  10. Remove the intercooler hose & pipe.
    1. Disconnect the recirculation valve connector (A) and the vacuum hose (B).
      G12791745Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the intercooler inlet hose & pipe assembly (A).

      Tightening torque 

      Nuts (B):

      14, 7 - 19.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.0 kgf.m, 10.8 - 14.5 lb.ft)

      Nut (C):

      14.7 - 19.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.0 kgf.m, 10.8 - 14.5 lb.ft)

      G12791746Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the booster pressure sensor connector (A).
      G12791747Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the intercooler outlet hose & pipe assembly (A).

      Tightening torque 

      Hose clamp:

      4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb.ft. 43.4 - 60.8 lb.in)

      (If equipped with a cap, tighten it until the cap is removed.)

      Bolt:

      14.7 - 19.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.0 kgf.m, 10.8 - 14.5 lb.ft)

      G12791748Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      Information 

      1. When disconnect the intercooler inlet hose, pull out the quick connector clamp (A) in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration below.
        G12791749Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      2. Move the quick connector clamp from position (B) to position (C) as shown in the illustration below and pull out the quick connector hose.
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      G12791751Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).
  12. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (C).
    G12791752Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the heater hose (A).
    G12791753Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the RH hood sealing cover (A).
    G12791754Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the engine room cover (A).
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  16. Remove the LH hood sealing cover (A).
    G12791756Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to " COWL TOP COVER  ") 

  18. Disconnect the wiring connector and harness from the engine room.
    1. Remove the fuse box cover (A).
      G12791757Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the front control connector (A).
    3. Disconnect the starter motor ground cable (B).

      Tightening torque: 

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

    4. Disconnect the alternator ground cable (C).

      Tightening torque: 

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

    5. Remove the wiring protector (D).

      Tightening torque: 

      4.9 - 7.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb.ft. 43.4 - 69.4 lb.in)

      G12791758Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      Information 

      When remove the protector from the fuse box, push the protector fixing clip (A) in the direction of the arrow and then remove the protector.

      G12791759Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Disconnect the ECM connector (A) and TCM connector (B).
    7. Remove the wiring protector (C).

      Tightening torque: 

      4.9 - 7.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb.ft. 43.4 - 69.4 lb.in)

      G12791760Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Disconnect the R-MDPS connector (A).
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  20. Disconnect the engine ground cable (A).
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  21. Disconnect the parking cable from the automatic transmission.

    (Refer to " AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION  ") 

  22. Remove the front muffler.

    (Refer to " MUFFLER  ") 

  23. Remove the propeller shaft from the automatic transmission.

    (Refer to " PROPELLER SHAFT  ") 

  24. Remove the front wheel.
  25. Disconnect the universal joint assembly from the shaft joint.

    (Refer to " STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT  ") 

  26. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.

    (Refer to " STEERING GEAR BOX  ") 

  27. Remove the stabilizer link from the front shock absorber assembly.

    (Refer to " FRONT STABILIZER BAR  ") 

  28. Remove front driveshaft from the front axle. (If equipped with AWD system)

    (Refer to " FRONT DRIVESHAFT  ") 

  29. Remove the lateral arm and compression arm from the sub frame.

    (Refer to " FRONT LOWER ARM  ") 

  30. Disconnect the automatic transmission ground cable (A).
    G12791763Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  31. Support the engine and transmission assembly with a floor jack and then remove the sub frame mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb.ft)

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

    G12791765Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the transmission mounting bracket mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb.ft)

    G12791766Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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  33. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
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    NOTE:
    • Before removing the engine and transaxle assembly, make sure hoses and wire connectors are disconnected.
    • When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
  34. Remove the engine assembly from the sub frame.
    1. Remove the LH/RH engine mounting insulator nut (A).

      Tightening torque: 

      63.7 - 83.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)

      [LH] 

      G12791769Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      [RH] 

      G12791770Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Hook the engine hoist to the hole of engine hanger.
    3. Remove the engine assembly form the sub frame by lifting up the engine hoist.
    G12791771Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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