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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery terminals and remove the battery (A).
  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 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly, Battery, Engine Cover, ECM Connector & Air Duct
    G07367628Courtesy 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: Wiring Harness Mounting Bolts, ETC, Knock & Injector Connectors
      G07367629Courtesy 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: Power Steering Fluid Pressure Switch, MAP Sensor & Alternator Connectors
      G07367630Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    9. Disconnect the VIS connector.
    10. Disconnect the VCM connector (A) and MAP sensor connector (B).
      Fig 4: VCM & MAP Sensor Connectors
      G07367631Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    11. Disconnect the intake OCV connector (A).
      Fig 5: Intake OCV Connector
      G07367632Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    12. Disconnect the CMP sensor connector (A) and fuel hose (B).
    Fig 6: CMP Sensor Connector & Fuel Hose
    G07367633Courtesy 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: Intake Manifold Stay
    G07367634Courtesy 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: PCV Hose, PCSV Hose, Brake Vacuum Hose & Coolant Hoses (2.0 ULEV)
    G07367635Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    (2.0L SULEV & 2.4L ALL) 

    Fig 9: PCV Hose, PCSV Hose, Brake Vacuum Hose & Coolant Hoses (2.0 SULEV & 2.0L All)
    G07367636Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Installation is reverse order of removal.