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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Air cleaner assembly and air duct.

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

  2. Battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  3. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Locate Battery Ground Line Bolt
    G11795137Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the wiring mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Locate Wiring Mounting Bolt
    G11795138Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the wiring clip from the bracket.
    Fig 3: Locate Wiring Clip Of Bracket
    G11795139Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
    Fig 4: Locate Solenoid Valve Connector And Inhibitor Switch Connector
    G11795140Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
    Fig 5: Locate Automatic Transaxle Fluid Cooler Hose Clamp
    G11795141Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the shift cable (C) after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 9.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)
    2. 14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m(1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
    Fig 6: Locate Shift Cable Nut And Bolt
    G11795142Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the under cover (A).
    Fig 7: Locate Vehicle Front Under Cover
    G11795143Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Loosen the intercooler pipe bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

    Fig 8: Loosen Intercooler Pipe Bolts
    G11795144Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the brake vacuum pump.

    (Refer to Brake System - "BRAKE BOOSTER ")

  12. Remove the automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter mounting bolt (B-2ea).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
    2. 49.0 ~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
    Fig 9: Removing Automatic Transaxle Upper And Starter Mounting Bolts
    G11795145Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to COWL TOP COVER -- FORTE/FORTE KOUP

  14. Assemble the engine support fixture.

    (Refer to the appropriate service information below.

  15. Using the engine support fixture (beam No.: 09200-3N000, supporter No.: 09200-2S000, adapter No.: 09200-4X000), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
    Fig 10: Holding Engine And Transaxle Assembly Using Engine Support Fixture
    G11795146Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the cover (A).
    Fig 11: Locate Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts Cover
    G11795147Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Loosen the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 12: Locate Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G11795148Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 13: Remove Transaxle Support Bracket
    G11795149Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

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

  20. Remove the dust cover (A).
    Fig 14: Locate Torque Converter Mounting Bolts Dust Cover
    G11795150Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) with rotating the crankshaft.

    Tightening torque: 

    45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 15: Locate Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
    G11795151Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after removing bolt (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
    2. 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
    Fig 16: Remove Roll Rod Bracket
    G11795152Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the mounting bolt (A, B) after supporting the transaxle by a jack.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
    2. 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.9 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
    Fig 17: Removing Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G11795153Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the transaxle while slowly lower the jack.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the transaxle assembly.
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