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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION " before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  • Be sure to shut off the high voltage circuit according to the "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE " before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.
  1. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURE ")

  2. Remove the under cover.

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

  3. Drain the coolant of engine & transaxle cooling system.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Drain the coolant of hybrid motor cooling system.

    (Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")

  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

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

  6. Remove the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) assembly and tray.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT ")

  7. Disconnect the connector (A, B, C).
    1. Main connector
    2. Position sensor connector
    3. Electronic shift actuator connector
    G13576366Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector (A, B).
    1. Electric Oil Pump (EOP)
    2. Clutch pressure sensor connector
    G13576367Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the coolant hose (A).
    G13576368Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the hybrid motor upper mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

    G13576369Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the bracket (A) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque  :

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13576370Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the hybrid drive motor high voltage cable connector (A).
    G13576371Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to Body - " COWL TOP COVER  ") 

  14. Remove the refrigerant pipe bracket fixture bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque  :

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

    G13576372Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

    (Refer to Special Service Tools - "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

    G13576373Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the left wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  17. Remove the under cover.

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

  18. Support the transaxle with a jack.
    G13576374Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque  :

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

    G13576375Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the transaxle support bracket (A) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque  :

    58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

    G13576376Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the sub frame.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")

  22. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

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

  23. Remove the transfer assembly.[Only AWD]

    (Refer to ALL Wheel Drive System - "FRONT WHEEL TRANSFER ASSEMBLY")

  24. Separate the auxiliary electronic water pump (AEWP).

    Tightening torque  :

    17.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.8 - 2.2 kgf.m, 13.0 - 15.9 lb.ft)

    G13576377Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Disconnect the EOP high voltage cable connector (A).
    G13576378Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    1. Pull the it while pushing hook (B) after releasing the lock pulling the lever (A).
      G13576379Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Pull the connector while raise the hook (C) using driver.
      G13576380Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Disconnect the engine clutch pressure sensor connector (A).
    G13576381Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Separate the coolant hose (A).
    G13576382Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. 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

    G13576383Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A, B) after supporting the transaxle safely with a jack.

    Tightening torque  :

    1. 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)
    2. 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
    G13576384Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  30. After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transaxle assembly.
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