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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Kia Forte5 and 2018 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the resonator and the air intake hose.

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

  3. Disconnect the ETC module connector (A).
  4. Disconnect the coolant hoses (B).
  5. Remove the mounting bolts (C), and then remove the ETC module from the engine.

    Electronic Throttle Body Mounting Bolt: 

    7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.7 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Disconnecting ETC Module Connector
    G12162390Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.