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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)

    G13310243Courtesy 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)

    G13310244Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).
    G13310245Courtesy 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)

    G13310246Courtesy 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)

    G13310247Courtesy 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).
      G13310248Courtesy 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)

    G13310249Courtesy 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)

    G13310250Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Attach the manual pin (B) to the target receiver (A), and then the valve body.
    G13310251Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
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  15. Disconnect the main connector (A).
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  16. Remove the clip (A) after loosening the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13310254Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the connector (A) by pushing it downward.
    G13310255Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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