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Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
  • To release the fuel system pressure before removing the engine assembly, start the engine without fuel pump relay, and then turn off the ignition switch when the engine stops.

Information 

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

  1. Remove the engine cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")

  2. Remove the air duct.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY REMOVAL ")

  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  5. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  6. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  7. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Radiator Upper Hose
    G12290257Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Radiator Lower Hose
    G12290258Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the wire harness connectors and control cables from the transaxle.

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ")

  10. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    G12290259Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the heater hose (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Heater Hoses
    G12290260Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).

    Tightening torque  :

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft)

    Fig 5: Locating Fuel Hose & Purge Control Solenoid Valve Hose
    G12290261Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.

    (Refer to Heating, Ventilation Air conditioning - "COMPRESSOR ")

  14. Disconnect the wiring connector and harness from the engine room.
    1. Disconnect the fuse box main wiring connector (A).
      Fig 6: Locating Fuse Box Main Wiring Connector
      G12290262Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the ground cable (A).

      Tightening torque  :

      10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

      Fig 7: Locating Ground Cable
      G12290263Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM) connector (A).
    4. Remove the main wiring protector (B).
      Fig 8: Locating Engine Control Module Connector
      G12290264Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    5. Disconnect the front connector (A).
      Fig 9: Locating Front Connector
      G12290265Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    6. Disconnect the fuse box wiring cable (A).
    7. Remove the battery wiring protector (B).
    Fig 10: Locating Battery Protector Wiring Cable
    G12290266Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the roll rod bracket (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Bolt (B): 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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

    Fig 11: Locating Roll Rod Bracket With Bolts
    G12290267Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Replace the bolt (B) with a new one or reuse it after applying the adhesive (3M 2353) on the area of bolt in gray.
    Fig 12: Bolt Adhesive Applying Area
    G12290268Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft)

    Fig 13: Locating Roll Rod Support Bracket With Bolts
    G12290269Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the sub frame.

    (Refer to Suspension System - "SUB FRAME ")

  18. Remove the front muffler.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "MUFFLER ")

  19. Support the engine and transaxle assembly on a lift table.
  20. Disconnect the engine ground cable (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    Fig 14: Locating Engine Ground Cable
    G12290270Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque  88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

    NOTE: Note the items below when installing the engine mounting support bracket.
    1. Remove the hardened adhesive on the engine mounting bracket stud.
    2. After applying the adhesive (ND MICROSPHERES 1193S) on the engine mounting bracket stud as shown below, install the new nut (B) to the specified torque.
      Fig 15: Check Engine Mounting Bracket Stud
      G12290271Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the transaxle ground cable (A).
    Fig 16: Locating Transaxle Ground Cable
    G12290272Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the service cover (A).
    Fig 17: Locating Dust Cover Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G12290273Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    Fig 18: Remove Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G12290274Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly (A) by lifting vehicle.
    Fig 19: Remove Engine & Transaxle Assembly
    G12290275Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Before removing the engine and transaxle assembly, make sure hoses and wire connectors are disconnected.
    • When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
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