Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine cover.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps, and then remove the wiring and protectors from the intake manifold.
1. The intake oil control valve (OCV) connector (A)
  
  Fig 1: Intake Oil Control Valve Connector
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
2. The alternator connector (A)
  
  Fig 2: Alternator Connector
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3. The variable Intake solenoid (VIS) connector (A)
  
  Fig 3: Variable Intake Solenoid Connector
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4. The manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAPS) & intake air temperature sensor (IATS) connector (A)
  
  Fig 4: Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor & Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
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5. The electronic throttle control (ETC) connector (A)
  
  Fig 5: Electronic Throttle Control Connector
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6. The variable charge motion actuator (VCMA) connector (A)
  
  Fig 6: Variable Charge Motion Actuator Connector
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Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).

Fig 7: Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose
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Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) and purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).

Fig 8: Vacuum Hose & Purge Control Solenoid Valve Hose
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Unfasten the electric throttle body control (ETC) module bolts.
(Refer to "ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM ")
Remove the intake manifold stay (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 9: Intake Manifold Stay
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Remove the intake manifold (A) with the gasket (B).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 10: Intake Manifold With Gasket
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NOTE: When installing the intake manifold, tighten the bolts and nuts with pre-torque first, and then tighten the bolts and nuts with specified torque in the sequence shown.

Fig 11: Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install in the reverse order of removal.