Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the starter cable (B) from the B terminal on the solenoid then disconnect the connector (A) from the S terminal.

Fig 1: Starter Cable And Connector
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Remove the 2 bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter (A).

Fig 2: Starter Bolts & Starter
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.