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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.

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

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  3. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Disconnect the position switch connector (A) and driven pulley speed sensor connector (B).
    G14564589Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G14564590Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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 lbf.ft)
    2. 14.7-21.6 N.m (1.5-2.2 kgf.m, 10.9-15.9 lbf.ft)
    G14564591Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. 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)

    G14564592Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. 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.
    • After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
  8. Disconnect the main connector (A).
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    NOTE:
    • 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.
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  9. Remove fixing clips (A) of the wiring.
    G14564596Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. 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 lbf.ft)
    2. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lbf.ft)
    G14564597Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")

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

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

  13. Using the engine support fixture, hold the engine and transmission assembly safely.
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  14. Support the transmission safely on a jack.
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  15. Remove the transmission mounting bracket cover (A).
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  16. 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 lbf.ft)

    G14564601Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the IVT support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G14564602Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the under cover.

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

  19. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

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

  20. Remove the wiring mounting bolt (A).
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  21. Remove the exhaust manifold stay (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 - 49.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.2 lbf.ft)

    G14564604Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lbf.ft)
    2. 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lbf.ft)
    G14564605Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. 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 lbf.ft)

    G14564606Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    42.2-48.1 N.m (4.3-4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lbf.ft)

    G14564607Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. 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 lbf.ft)

    G14564608Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. 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 lbf.ft)
    2. 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lbf.ft)
    3. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lbf.ft)
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  27. 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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