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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 engine 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)

    G15693574Courtesy 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)

    G15693575Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).
    G15693576Courtesy 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)

    G15693577Courtesy 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)

    G15693578Courtesy 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).
    G15693579Courtesy 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)

    G15693580Courtesy 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)

    G15693581Courtesy 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).
    G15693582Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
    G15693583Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the speed sensor (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)

    G15693584Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G15693585Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.