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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")

  3. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Disconnect the position switch connector (A)
    G13412530Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the driven pulley speed sensor connector (A).
    G13412531Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the shift cable (C) after loosening the bolts (B) and nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb.ft)
    2. 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)
    G13412532Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

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  8. Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the IVTF cooler hose clamp (A).
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    NOTE:
    • Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
    • Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
    • Start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose after installing it.
  9. Remove fixing clips (A) of the wiring.
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  10. Disconnect the main connector (A) and electric oil pump connector (B).
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    NOTE:
    • If the main connector is exposed to coolant, disconnect the connector after blowing off the coolant completely using the air gun.
    • After detaching the main connector, wrap a plastic bag around the connector to prevent coolant from getting into it.
    • If coolant gets into the connector, corrosion may occur inside the connector, thus causing an open/short circuit. In this case, trouble codes and shift failure may also occur.
    G13412537Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the transmission upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter mounting bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
    2. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    G13412538Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the engine support fixture on the engine room.
    1. Loosen the bolts (6-pcs).
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    2. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

      (Refer to Special Service Tools - "SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS ")

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  13. Support the transmission safely on a jack.
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  14. Remove the cover (A).
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  15. Remove the IVT support bracket mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

    G13412543Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the IVT support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

    G13412544Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  18. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

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

  19. Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)
    2. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    G13412545Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  21. Remove the cover (A).
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  22. 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)

    G13412548Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the starter mounting bolt (A) and transmission lower mounting bolts (B, C).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    2. 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)
    3. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
    G13412549Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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  24. After separating the transmission from the engine, remove the transmission by lowering the jack slowly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transmission assembly.
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