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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery terminals (A) and remove the battery.
  2. Remove the engine cover (B).
  3. Disconnect the ECM connector (C).
  4. Disconnect the breather hose and then, remove the air duct (D) and air cleaner assembly (E).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Terminals, Engine Cover, ECM Connector, Air Duct, & Air Cleaner Assembly
    G06495125Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps from the intake manifold.
    1. Disconnect the ETC connector (A) and knock sensor connector (B).
    2. Disconnect the injector connectors (C).
    3. Remove the wiring harness mounting bolts (D).
      Fig 2: Identifying Connectors (1 Of 3)
      G06495126Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Disconnect the power steering fluid pressure switch connector (A).
    5. Disconnect the MAP sensor connector (B).
    6. Disconnect the OPS connector (C).
    7. Disconnect the alternator connector (D).
    8. Disconnect the A/C switch connector from the compressor.
      Fig 3: Identifying Connectors (2 Of 3)
      G06495127Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    9. Disconnect the VIS connector.
    10. Disconnect the VCM connector (A) and MAP sensor connector (B).
      Fig 4: Identifying Connectors (3 Of 3)
      G06495128Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    11. Disconnect the intake OCV connector (A).
      Fig 5: Identifying Intake OCV Connector
      G06495129Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    12. Disconnect the CMP sensor connector (A) and fuel hose (B).
      Fig 6: Identifying CMP Sensor Connector & Fuel Hose
      G06495130Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the intake manifold stay (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 ~ 23.5N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Identifying Intake Manifold Stay
    G06495131Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the intake manifold assembly.
    1. Disconnect the PCV hose (A).
    2. Disconnect the PCSV hose (B) and the brake vacuum hose (C).
    3. Disconnect the coolant hoses (D) from the throttle body.
    4. Remove the intake manifold assembly (E).

      Tightening torque: 

      18.6 ~ 23.5N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)

      [2.0L ULEV] 

      Fig 8: Identifying Intake Manifold Assembly & Hoses (2.0L ULEV)
      G06495132Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      [2.0L SULEV & 2.4L ALL] 

      Fig 9: Identifying Intake Manifold Assembly (2.0L SULEV & 2.4L ALL)
      G06495133Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Installation is reverse order of removal.