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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the under covers (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Under Covers
    G08321165Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Drain engine oil.
  3. Using the SST(09215-3C000) and remove the oil pan.
Fig 2: Removing Order Of Oil Pan
G08321166Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION:
  • Insert the SST between the oil pan and the ladder frame by tapping it with a plastic hammer in the direction of (1) arrow.
  • After tapping the SST with a plastic hammer along the direction of (2) arrow around more than 2/3 edge of the oil pan, remove it from the ladder frame.
  • Do not turn over the SST abruptly without tapping. It be result in damage of the SST.