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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 "BATTERY ")

  5. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Solenoid Valve Connector & Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G12181886Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the ground line after loosening the bolt (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Ground Line Bolt
    G12181887Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the wiring from the bracket (A, B).
    Fig 3: Removing Wiring From Bracket (1 Of 2)
    G12181888Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Removing Wiring From Bracket (2 Of 2)
    G12181889Courtesy 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: Removing Shift Cable Nut And Bolts
    G12181890Courtesy 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: Removing Coolant Pipe Bolts
    G12181891Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the CKP sensor (A).
    Fig 7: Removing CKP Sensor
    G12181892Courtesy 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: Removing Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
    G12181893Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the covers (A) on both side and then loosen the head lamp bolts.
    Fig 9: Removing Covers On Both Side
    G12181894Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

    (Refer to "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

    Fig 10: Assembling Engine Support Fixture On Engine Room
    G12181895Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the front wheel guard.

    (Refer to FRONT WHEEL GUARD )

  15. Remove the cover (A).
    Fig 11: Removing Cover
    G12181896Courtesy 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: Removing Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G12181897Courtesy 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: Removing Transaxle Support Bracket
    G12181898Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the sub frame assembly.

    (Refer to SUB FRAME )

  19. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

    (Refer to "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  20. Remove the transfer assembly.

    (4WD vehicle only)

    (Refer to "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: Removing Roll Support Bracket
    G12181899Courtesy 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: Removing Wiring Bracket
    G12181900Courtesy 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: Removing Cover
    G12181901Courtesy 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: Removing Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
    G12181902Courtesy 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: Loosening Starter Mounting Bolts
    G12181903Courtesy 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: Loosening Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
    G12181904Courtesy 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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