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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the wheel & tire.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12917220Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.
  2. Remove the front wheel speed sensor bolt (A) and bracket bolts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12917221Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  4. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor connector (A) and then remove the front wheel speed sensor.
    G12917222Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.