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Removal And Installation: Removal

NOTE:
  • Automatic transaxle is composed of delicate components. Be careful not to cause any damage on the component when assembling and disassembling.
  • Maintain clean condition so that foreign substance does not get into the automatic transaxle.
  • Use a coated apron, latex gloves, and stainless tray to prevent foreign substance from getting into the automatic transaxle.
  1. Shift the gear to N.
    NOTE: Use wheel chocks to prevent vehicle moved accidentally.
  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  3. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  4. 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)

    G15693560Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse).
  5. Remove the battery.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  7. Remove the battery tray.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  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)

    G15693561Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).
    G15693562Courtesy 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.
  10. Remove the ATF warmer.

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

  11. Lift the vehicle after removing the 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)

    G15693563Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the valve body cover (A) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15693564Courtesy 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).
    G15693565Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Separate the E 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)

    G15693566Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the valve body assembly (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)

    G15693567Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When installing the valve body, make sure that the pin (B) of the manual valve is inserted into the detent lever (A).
    G15693568Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
    G15693569Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the main connector (A).
    G15693570Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the main connector fixing clip (A) after removing the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15693571Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the main connector (A) by pushing it downward.
    G15693572Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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