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Removal And Installation

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

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")

  3. Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the wiring protector around the intake manifold.
    G13704306Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13704307Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the air intake hose and breather hose.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  5. Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (A).
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  6. Separate the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8-11.8 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7.2-8.7 lb.ft)

    G13704309Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Separate the electronic throttle control (ETC) module.

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM ")

  8. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) and EGR hose (B).
    G13704310Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the wiring bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 - 9.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.2 lb.ft, 60.7 - 86.7 lb.in)

    G13704311Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the intake manifold (A) with the gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    G13704312Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • When installing, replace with a new gasket.
    • When installing the intake manifold, tighten the bolts and nuts with pre-torque first, and then tighten the bolts and nuts with specified torque in the sequence shown.
      Fig 1: Intake Manifold, Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
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