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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
    NOTE:
    • Be sure to completely remove foreign substances from around brake fluid reservoir and cap before opening the reservoir cap. Otherwise, it may cause contamination of brake fluid and deterioration in braking performance.
    • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle as it may damage the paint. If brake fluid comes in contact with the paint, wash off immediately with water.
  3. Pull up the lock of the ESC connector (A) and then disconnect the connector.
    G13305057Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the brake tubes from the ECS by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise with a wrench.

    Tightening torque: 

    A: 13.7 - 16.7 N.m (1.4 - 1.7 kgf.m, 10.1 - 12.3 lb.ft)

    B: 18.6 - 22.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 - 16.6 lb.ft)

    G13305058Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Loosen the ECS bracket nuts (A), then remove ESC and bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb.ft)

    G13305059Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Never attempt to disassemble the ESC.
    • The ESC must be transported and stored in.
    • Never shock to the ESC.