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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
NOTE:
  • Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
  • For release the fuel system pressure before remove the engine assembly, start the engine without fuel pump relay. And then turn off the ignition switch after engine stops.
  1. Remove the engine cover.
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  4. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  5. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  6. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Radiator Upper Hose
    G12226956Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Radiator Lower Hose
    G12226957Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.

    (Refer to Heating, Ventilation Air conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")

  9. Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from the transaxle.

    (Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "MANUAL TRANSAXLE ") (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")

  10. Remove the ATF cooler hoses.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")

  11. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the heater hoses (B).
    Fig 3: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Heater Hoses
    G12226958Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).
    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Hose And Purge Control Solenoid Valve Hose
    G12226959Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the control wiring harness connectors and fasteners and remove the wiring harness protectors from the engine and transaxle.
    Fig 5: Control Wiring Harness Connectors And Fasteners
    G12226960Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the battery wiring harness connector (A) and cables (B) from the junction box.
    Fig 6: Locating Battery Wiring Harness Connector And Cables
    G12226961Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the front muffler.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "MUFFLER ")

  16. Remove the roll rod bracket (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Bolt (B):

    107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)

    Bolts (C):

    49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 7: Locating Roll Rod Bracket And Bolts
    G12226962Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the roll rod mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque  :

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

    Fig 8: Locating Roll Rod Mounting Support Bracket With Bolts
    G12226963Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the sub frame.

    (Refer to Suspension system - "SUB FRAME ")

  19. Support the engine and transaxle assembly with a floor jack.
  20. Disconnect the engine ground cable (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    10.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.1 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

    Fig 9: Locating Engine Ground Cable With Bolts
    G12226964Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Nut (B):

    78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

    Bolt (C), Nuts (D):

    58.8 ~ 73.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 54.2 lb-ft)

    Fig 10: Locating Engine Mounting Support Bracket, Nuts And Bolts
    G12226965Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the ground line by removing the bolt (A).
    Fig 11: Locating Ground Line Bolt
    G12226966Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the service cover (A) to gain access to the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts.
    Fig 12: Locating Service Cover
    G12226967Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Support Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G12226968Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
    Fig 14: Removing Engine And Transaxle Assembly By Lifting Vehicle
    G12226969Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Before removing the engine and transaxle assembly, make sure hoses and wire connectors are disconnected.
    • When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.