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Removal And Installation

  1. Remove the engine cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")

  2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  4. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  5. Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the wiring protector around the intake manifold.
    G15694242Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).
    G15694243Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Unfasten the electric throttle body control (ETC) module bolts.

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ETC (ELECTRIC THROTTLE BODY CONTROL) SYSTEM ")

  8. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) and purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).
    G15694244Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the intake manifold stay (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    G15694245Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the intake manifold (A) with the gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    G15694246Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When installing the intake manifold, tighten the bolts and nuts with pre-torque first, and then tighten the bolts and nuts with specified torque in the sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
    G15694247Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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