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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER

  2. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to COOLANT

  3. Remove the air duct and the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to AIR CLEANER

  4. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  5. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnect Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G11872525Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the ground line after loosening the bolt (A).
    Fig 2: Loosen Ground Line Bolt
    G11872526Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the wiring from the bracket (A, B).
    Fig 3: Remove Wiring From Bracket (A)
    G11872527Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Remove Wiring From Bracket (B)
    G11872528Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the shift cable (C) after loosening the nut (A) and bolts (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    1. 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
    2. 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
    Fig 5: Loosen Shift Cable Nut And Bolts
    G11872529Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the coolant pipe by loosening bolts (A) after removing the hose.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 6: Loosen Coolant Pipe Bolts
    G11872530Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the CKP sensor (A).
    Fig 7: Remove CKP Sensor
    G11872531Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A, B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    1. 63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)
    2. 32.4 ~ 49.0 N.m (3.3 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)
    Fig 8: Remove Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
    G11872532Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the covers (A) on both side and then loosen the head lamp bolts.
    Fig 9: Loosen Head Lamp Bolts
    G11872533Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

    (Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING

    Fig 10: Assemble Engine Support Fixture On Engine Room
    G11872534Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "Front Wheel Guard ")

  15. Remove the cover (A).
    Fig 11: Remove Front Wheel Guard Cover
    G11872535Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 12: Locate Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G11872536Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft

    Fig 13: Remove Transaxle Support Bracket
    G11872537Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the sub frame assembly.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")

  19. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  20. Remove the transfer assembly.

    (4WD vehicle only)

    (Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "FRONT WHEEL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY ")

  21. Remove the roll support bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 14: Remove Roll Support Bracket
    G11872538Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the wiring bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    42.2 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 15: Remove Wiring Bracket
    G11872539Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the cover (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 16: Remove Cover
    G11872540Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft.

    Tightening Torque: 

    45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 17: Remove Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
    G11872541Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • When installing, lubricant should be applied on thread of bolt before tightening.
    • When installing, tighten the bolts loosely, and then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
  25. Support the transaxle safely by using the jack.
  26. Loosen the starter mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    1. 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
    Fig 18: Loosen Starter Mounting Bolts
    G11872542Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Loosen the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    1. 39.2 ~ 46.1 N.m (4.0 ~ 4.7 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 34.0 lb-ft)
    2. 78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
    Fig 19: Loosen Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
    G11872543Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.
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