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Automatic Transaxle System: Removal: Removal

  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  2. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  4. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  5. Separate the main wiring protector (A) from the body frame.
    G14797620Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Perform the procedures below according to shift lever type.

    SBW (Shift By Wire) 

    1. Disconnect the connectors (A, B, C) and remove the wiring fixing clip.
      1. Electronic shift actuator
      2. Position sensor connector
      3. Main connector
      G14797621Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

      SBC (Shift By Cable) 

    1. Disconnect the connector (A, B).
      1. Main connector
      2. Position switch connector
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    2. Remove the wiring fixing clip (A) on the bracket.
      G14797623Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the shift cable (C) by removing the bolts (A) and nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 

      1. 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)
      2. 9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)
      G14797624Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the wiring fixing clip (A) on the bracket.
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  8. Remove the ground cable (A) after removing the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14797626Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the coolant hose (A, B).
    G14797627Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the CKP sensor (A) after removing the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14797628Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14797629Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the radiator upper cover (A).
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  13. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")

  14. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

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

    G14797631Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the left side front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  16. Support the automatic transaxle on a jack.
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  17. Remove the automatic 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)

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    NOTE: When tightening the bolts, tighten the lower bolt first before tighten the upper bolt.
  18. Remove the automatic transaxle support bracket (C) after removing the bolts (A) and nuts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 78.5 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb.ft)
    2. 58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)
    G14797634Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the cover (A) after removing the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14797635Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the torque converter mounting 6 bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft in clockwise direction.

    Tightening torque: 

    45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft)

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    WARNING:
    • Do not reuse torque converter mounting bolts.
    • Lubricate the threads before tightening the torque converter mounting bolts (A).
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    • Pre-tighten the all torque converter mounting bolts (6pcs), then tighten to the specified torque securely.
  21. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

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

  22. Remove the front sub frame.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "FRONT SUB FRAME ")

  23. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A) by removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.1 - 50.6 lb.ft)

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  24. Support the automatic transaxle securely using a jack.
    G14797640Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the starter mounting bolts (A) and automatic transaxle lower mounting bolts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    2. 41.2 - 46.1 N.m (4.2 - 4.7 kgf.m, 30.4 - 34.0 lb.ft)
    G14797641Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G14797642Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. After separating the automatic transaxle from the engine, remove the automatic transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the automatic transaxle assembly.
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