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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION & 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 Procedures" 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
    G14957307Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector (A, B).
    1. A: Electric Oil Pump (EOP)
    2. B: Clutch pressure sensor connector
      G14957308Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the coolant hose (A).
    G14957309Courtesy 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)

    G14957310Courtesy 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)

    G14957311Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the hybrid drive motor high voltage cable connector (A).
    G14957312Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  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 ")

    G14957313Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the left wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  16. Remove the under cover.

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

  17. Support the transaxle with a jack.
    G14957314Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. 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)

    G14957315Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. 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)

    G14957316Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the front sub frame.

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

  21. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

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

  22. Remove the transfer assembly. [Only AWD] 

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

  23. 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)

    G14957317Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. 24 Disconnect the EOP high voltage cable connector (A)
    G14957318Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    1. Pull the it while pushing hook (B) after releasing the lock pulling the lever (A).
      G14957319Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Pull the connector while raise the hook (C) using driver.
      G14957320Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Disconnect the engine clutch pressure sensor connector (A).
    G14957321Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Separate the coolant hose (A).
    G14957322Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. 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

    G14957323Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. 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)
    G14957324Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  29. 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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