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Engine And Transaxle Assembly: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
NOTE:
  • Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid mis-connection.
  • Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center.
  1. Remove the engine cover (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover
    G05117879Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Recover refrigerant by opening the high & low pressure pipe caps and connecting the refrigerant station. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the under cover (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Under Cover
    G05117906Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Drain engine oil, transaxle fluid and engine coolant.
  5. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery and remove the battery (A).
  6. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
    1. Disconnect the MAF connector (A).
    2. Disconnect the breather hose (B) from air cleaner hose.
    3. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly (C) with the resonator (D).
      Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly, Resonator And Breather Hose
      G05117907Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the PCM connectors (A).
    Fig 4: Disconnecting PCM Connectors
    G05117908Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the battery tray while recovering refrigerant.
  9. Disconnect the high and low pressure pipes from the radiator or the compressor. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .
  10. Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR .
  11. Disconnect the engine wiring harness connectors.
    1. Disconnect the oil control valve (OCV) harness connector (A) and the knock sensor (LH) harness connector (B)
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Oil Control Valve Harness Connector And Knock Sensor Harness Connector
      G05117909Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the MAP (A), ETC (B), ignition coil harness connector (C) and the injection harness connector (D).
      Fig 6: Disconnecting MAP, ETC And Ignition Coil Harness Connector
      G05117910Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the battery connector (A), the power steering switch connector (B) and the knock sensor (RH) harness connector (C).
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Battery Connector And Power Steering Switch Connector
      G05117911Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Disconnect the oxygen sensors (A), CMP (B), CKP (C), VIV (D) and the condenser harness connector (E).
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Oxygen Sensors, CMP, CKP, VIV And Condenser Harness Connector
      G05117912Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Disconnect the water temperature sensor (WTS) harness connector (A), the oil temperature sensor (OTS) harness connector (B) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) harness connector (C).
      Fig 9: Disconnecting Water Temperature Sensor Harness Connector And Oil Temperature Sensor Harness Connector
      G05117913Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the transaxle wire harness connector and remove the transaxle assembly. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM .
  13. Disconnect the fuel hose tube (A).
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Fuel Hose Tube
    G05117886Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the front exhaust muffler with the exhaust manifolds.
  15. Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to Suspension system in SUSPENSION SYSTEM (TPMS) .
  16. Remove heater hose (A) and disconnect the brake vacuum hose (B).
    Fig 11: Identifying Heater Hose And Brake Vacuum Hose
    G05117887Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the exhaust and intake manifold covers. Refer to INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  18. Remove the power steering pump assembly.
  19. Remove the hood assembly. Refer to Hood in BODY (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) .
  20. Install a jack for supporting the engine assembly.
  21. Remove the engine mounting brackets (A).
    Fig 12: Identifying Engine Mounting Brackets
    G05117916Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Jack up the engine assembly in order to remove the engine from the vehicle.
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