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Engine And Transaxle Assembly: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
NOTE:
  • Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
  1. Remove the engine cover (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Cover
    G04882929Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Recover refrigerant, opening the high & low pressure pipe caps and connecting the refrigerant station. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .
  3. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery and remove the battery (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Battery
    G04882930Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
    1. Disconnect the MAF connector (A).
    2. Disconnect the breather hose (B) from air cleaner hose.
    3. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly (C).
    Fig 3: Locating MAF Connector, Breather Hose And Air Cleaner Assembly
    G04882931Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the battery tray (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Battery Tray
    G04882932Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the radiator grille upper cover (A).
    Fig 5: Locating Radiator Grille Upper Cover
    G04882933Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the RH and LH oxygen sensor connectors (A, B).
    Fig 6: Locating RH Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G04882934Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 7: Locating LH Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G04882935Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Coolant should be drained.
  9. Remove the radiator upper and lower hoses (A).
    Fig 8: Locating Radiator Upper And Lower Hoses
    G04882936Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hoses (A).
    Fig 9: Locating Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hoses
    G04882937Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the high and low pressure pipes from the radiator or the compressor.
  12. Disconnect engine wiring.
    1. Remove the engine room fuse and relay box cover (A).
    2. Disconnect the PCM connectors (B).
    3. Disconnect the FAM connectors (C). Refer to AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .
      Fig 10: Locating Relay Box Cover, PCM Connectors And FAM Connectors
      G04882938Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Unscrew the FAM mounting bolts (D-3 EA) and take the FAM (E) out of the splash shield (F).
    5. Disconnect the connector (G) from the splash shield (B).
    Fig 11: Locating FAM mounting Bolts, FAM, Splash Shield And FAM Connector
    G04882939Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the transaxle wire harness connector and remove the transaxle control cable. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM .
  14. Remove heater hose (A).
    Fig 12: Locating Heater Hose
    G04882940Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the brake vacuum hose (A).
    Fig 13: Locating Brake Vacuum Hose
    G04882941Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove power steering pump hose. Refer to MECHANICAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
  17. Remove front wheels. Refer to TIRES/WHEELS .
  18. Remove the radiator grille upper cover (A) for convenience sake.
    Fig 14: Locating Radiator Grille Upper Cover
    G04882933Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Disconnect the power steering return hose (A).
    Fig 15: Locating Power Steering Return Hose
    G04882943Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the under cover (A).
    Fig 16: Locating Under Cover
    G04882946Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the radiator support upper member assembly for convenience sake.
    Fig 17: Locating Radiator Support Upper Member Assembly
    G04882944Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The bottom side bolt (A) which can be seen after removing the under cover should be loosened for removal of the radiator support upper member assembly.
    Fig 18: Identifying Bottom Side Bolt
    G04882945Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Drain engine oil.
  23. Remove front exhaust pipe (A).
    Fig 19: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe
    G04803826Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor and the stabilizer bar link. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
  25. Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with a wire. Refer to BRAKE SYSTEM .
  26. Supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with sub frame, remove the engine mounting bracket (A).
    Fig 20: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket
    G04882948Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the transaxle insulator mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 21: Locating Transaxle Insulator Mounting Bolt
    G04882949Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with a jack, remove the sub frame with the engine and transaxle assembly.
    NOTE: When remove the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
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