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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the under cover.

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

  2. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  3. Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    33.3 - 43.1 N.m (3.4 - 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 - 31.8 lb.ft)

    G12885808Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
  4. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  5. Remove the wiring mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12885809Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).
    G12885810Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Loosen the valve body cover upper mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G12885811Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Separate the coolant hose (A).
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  9. Separate the ATF cooler hose (A).
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  10. Remove the valve body cover (A) after loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G12885814Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the main harness (A) after loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12885815Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the detent spring (A), then remove the valve body assembly (B) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 24.5 - 35.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.6 kgf.m, 18.1 - 26.0 lb.ft)
    2. 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)
    G12885816Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
    G12885817Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the speed sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12885818Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Disconnect the main connector (A).
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  16. Remove the clip (A) after loosening the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12885820Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the connector by pushing it downward.
G12885821Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.