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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)

    G13388035Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the ECM connector (A).
    G13388036Courtesy 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)

    G13388037Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.