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Removal And Installation

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    G13305070Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  3. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13305071Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor brackets (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolt (B):  7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    Bolt (C):  8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13305072Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  6. Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the front wheel speed sensor.
    G13305073Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.