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Removal And Installation: Removal

  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  2. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  3. Remove the battery.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  5. Remove the battery tray.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  6. Disconnect the main connector (A) and position switch connector (B) and then remove the wiring fixing clip (C) from the bracket.
    G15693633Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the shift cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and bolts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)
    2. 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)
    G15693634Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the wiring bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15693635Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the wiring (B) after removing the wiring bracket bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15693636Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the ground cable bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

    G15693637Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Separate the coolant hose (A) and then remove the coolant pipe bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15693638Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Separate the coolant hose (A).
    G15693639Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).
    G15693640Courtesy 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.
  14. Remove the CKP sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15693641Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the transaxle upper bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 32.4 - 49.0 N.m (3.3 - 5.0 kgf.m, 23.9 - 36.2 lb.ft)
    2. 63.7 - 83.4 N.m (6.5 - 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 61.5 lb.ft)
    G15693642Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")

  17. Assemble the engine support fixture in the engine room.

    (Refer to Special Service Tools - "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

    G15693643Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Support the automatic transaxle with a jack.
    G15693644Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the cover (A).
    G15693645Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the automatic transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15693646Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket (A) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

    G15693647Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the front sub frame.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT SUB FRAME ")

  23. Remove the front driveshaft assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  24. Remove the transfer assembly. [AWD only]

    (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "FRONT WHEEL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")

  25. Disconnect the EOP connector (A).
    G15693648Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the dust cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15693649Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the torque converter bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft in clockwise direction.

    Tightening torque: 

    45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft)

    G15693650Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G15693651Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft)

    G15693652Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the starter bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    G15693653Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  30. Support the transaxle safely by using the jack.
  31. Remove the transaxle lower bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    (A): 39.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 - 34.0 lb.ft)

    (B): 78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb.ft)

    G15693654Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  32. After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transaxle assembly.
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