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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  2. Remove the ATF warmer.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle Cooling System - "ATF WARMER ")

  3. Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    33.3 - 43.1 N.m (3.4 - 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 - 31.8 lb.ft)

    G13310258Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
  4. Remove the battery.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  6. Remove the battery tray.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  7. Remove the mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13310259Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).
    G13310260Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to cause any damage on the hose when tightening the clamp.
    • Mount the clamp tightening part in the designated direction so that interference does not occur with the adjacent parts.
    • After connecting the hose, check for oil leakage on the connecting part while the engine is on.
  9. Remove the position switch.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "POSITION SWITCH ")

  10. Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13310261Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the valve body cover (A) by loosening bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13310262Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • After mounting the valve body cover, check for oil leakage on the connecting part while the engine is on.
    • Always use new valve body cover gasket (A).
      G13310263Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the main harness module (A) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13310264Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the valve body assembly (A) after loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13310265Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Attach the manual pin (B) to the target receiver (A), and then the valve body.
    G13310266Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
    G13310267Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the speed sensor (A) after loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13310268Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13310269Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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