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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner.

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

  3. Remove the battery.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  4. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector
    G11826950Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lift the vehicle.
  6. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  7. Remove the protector (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    Crankshaft position sensor protector mounting bolt (M6): 

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

    Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Protector Mounting Bolt (M6)
    G11826951Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt,

    Crankshaft position sensor mounting bolt: 

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

    Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G11826952Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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