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Engine & 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 wrong connections.
  1. Disconnect the battery terminals (A) and remove the heat shield (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Terminals & Removing Heat Shield
    G00719087Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
    Fig 2: Removing Battery & Battery Tray
    G00719088Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the engine cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Cover
    G00719089Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
  5. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
    1. Disconnect the AFS (Air Flow Sensor) connector (A).
    2. Disconnect the breather hose (B) from intake air hose (D).
    3. Remove the intake air hose (D) and air cleaner upper cover (C).
      Fig 4: Removing Intake Air Hose & AFS Connector
      G00719090Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the air cleaner element.
    5. Remove the bolts (B) and air cleaner lower cover (A).
      Fig 5: Removing Air Cleaner Lower Cover
      G00719091Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
    Fig 6: Removing Upper & Lower Radiator Hose
    G00719092Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ATF (Automatic transaxle fluid) cooler hose (A).
    Fig 7: Removing ATF Cooler Hoses
    G00719093Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the radiator. See COOLING SYSTEM .
  9. Remove the heater hose (A).
    Fig 8: Removing Heater Hose
    G00719094Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the accelerator cable (A).
    Fig 9: Removing Accelerator Cable
    G00719095Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the engine wire harness connectors and wire harness clamps from the cylinder head and the intake manifold.
    1. Disconnect the OCV (Oil Control Valve) connector (A).
    2. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector (B).
    3. Disconnect the ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor connector (C).
    4. Disconnect the ignition coil connector (D).
      Fig 10: Disconnecting Engine Sensors
      G00719096Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Disconnect the TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) connector (A).
    6. Disconnect the ISA (Idle Speed Actuator) connector (B).
      Fig 11: Disconnecting the TPS & ISA Connectors
      G00719097Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    7. Disconnect the CMP (Camshaft Position Sensor) connector (A).
    8. Disconnect the four fuel injector connectors (B).
    9. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (C).
    10. Disconnect the ground cables (D, E) from the intake manifold and vehicle's body.
    11. Disconnect the air conditioner compressor switch (F).
      Fig 12: Disconnecting Engine Sensors & Grounds
      G00719098Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    12. Disconnect the front heated oxygen sensor connector (A).
    13. Disconnect the CKP (Crankshaft Position Sensor) connector (B).
    14. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector (C).
      Fig 13: Disconnecting Oil Pressure Switch Connector
      G00719099Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    15. Disconnect the PCSV (Purge Control Solenoid Valve) connector (A).
      Fig 14: Disconnecting PCSV Connector
      G00719100Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from transaxle (A/T).
    1. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector (A).
    2. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B).
    3. Disconnect the input shaft speed sensor connector (C).
    4. Disconnect the output shaft speed sensor connector (D).
      Fig 15: Disconnecting Input & Output Shaft Speed Sensor Connectors
      G00719101Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector (A).
      Fig 16: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
      G00719102Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Remove the transaxle ground cable (A).
      Fig 17: Removing Transaxle Ground Cable
      G00719103Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    7. Remove the control cable nut (A) from transaxle range switch.
      Fig 18: Removing Control Cable Nut
      G00719104Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    8. Remove the control cable.
      Fig 19: Removing Control Cable
      G00719105Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the fuel inlet hose (A) of the delivery pipe side.
  14. Disconnect the hose (B) of the PCSV (Purge Control Solenoid Valve) side.
  15. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose (C).
    Fig 20: Removing Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G00719106Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the power steering pump drive belt.
  17. Remove the power steering pump and use a wire to secure the pump to the vehicle so that it is out of the way.
  18. Remove the front wheel (RH, LH).
  19. Remove the bolts (B) and RH side cover (A).
    Fig 21: Removing Side Cover
    G00719107Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the air conditioner compressor drive belt. See DRIVE BELT .
  21. Remove the air conditioner compressor and fix the compressor to vehicle with a wire.
  22. Remove the rear oxygen sensor connector (A) and clamp.
  23. Disconnect the starter motor connector (B) and terminal (C).
    Fig 22: Disconnecting Starter Motor Connector
    G00719108Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the mounting clip of the starter cable.
  25. Remove the alternator connector (A) and terminal (B).
    Fig 23: Removing Alternator Connector
    G00719109Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the front muffler (A).

    Tightening torque:

    Nut (B): 39.2-58.8 N.m (4.0- 6.0 kg-m, 28.9-43.4 lb-ft)

    Bolt (C): 29.4-39.2 N.m (3.0-4.0 kg-m, 21.7-28.9 lb-ft)

    Fig 24: Removing Front Muffler
    G00719110Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove the drive shaft.
  28. Remove the front roll stopper.

    Tightening torque: 49.0-63.7 N.m (5.0-6.5 kg-m, 36.2-47.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 25: Removing Front Roll Stopper
    G00719111Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the rear roll stopper.

    Tightening torque: 49.0-63.7 N.m (5.0-6.5 kg-m, 36.2-47.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 26: Removing Rear Roll Stopper
    G00719112Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  30. Install the engine hanger lift to the engine and transaxle assembly.
    Fig 27: Installing Engine Hanger Lift To Engine And Transaxle Assembly
    G00719113Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the bolt (B), nuts (C, D) and engine mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque:

    Nut (D): 68.6-93.2 N.m (7.0- 9.5 kg-m, 50.6-68.7 lb-ft)

    Bolt (B), Nut (C): 49.0-63.7 N.m (5.0-6.5 kg-m, 36.2-47.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 28: Removing Engine Mounting Support Bracket
    G00719114Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  32. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket.

    Tightening torque:

    Bolt (A, C): 39.2-49.0 N.m (4.0-5.0 kg-m, 28.9-36.2 lb-ft)

    Nut (B): 88.3-107.9 N.m (9.0-11.0 kg-m, 65.1-79.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 29: Removing Transaxle Mounting Brackets (1 Of 3)
    G00719115Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 30: Removing Transaxle Mounting Brackets (2 Of 3)
    G00719116Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 31: Removing Transaxle Mounting Brackets (3 Of 3)
    G00719117Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  33. Using engine hanger lift, remove the engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle.
    CAUTION: When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
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