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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the RCV control solenoid valve.

    (Refer to Engine Control System - "RCV Control Solenoid Valve ")

  3. Remove the purge control solenoid valve.

    (Refer to Engine Control System - "Purge Control Solenoid Valve ")

  4. Disconnect the variable charge motion actuator connector (A).
  5. Remove the variable charge motion actuator mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Variable Charge Motion Actuator Mounting Bolts
    G12145791Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove VCMA rod clip (A) and connection link between flap (B) using screwdriver.
    Fig 2: Removing VCMA Rod Clip
    G12145792Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: VCMA connection link can be damaged. So, make sure to remove it in a horizontal direction.
    Make sure that groove part of the connection link (C) is pointing upward when mounting VCMA.
    Fig 3: Locating Groove Part Of Connection Link
    G12145793Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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