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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  2. Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    33.3 - 43.1 N.m (3.4 - 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 - 31.8 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Locating ATF Drain Plug
    G12170724Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The existing ATF drain plug gasket must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)
  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to "BATTERY ")

  4. Remove the wiring bracket (A) and the air breather hose (B).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Locating Wiring Bracket & Air Breather Hose
    G12170725Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lift the vehicle after loosening valve body cover upper bolts.
  6. Remove the valve body cover (A) by loosening bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    Fig 3: Locating Valve Body Cover
    G12170726Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the solenoid valve harness (A) and oil temperature sensor (B) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Locating Solenoid Valve Harness & Oil Temperature Sensor With Bolts
    G12170727Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove solenoid valve support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 5: Locating Solenoid Valve Support Bracket
    G12170728Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the line pressure control solenoid valve (A).
Fig 6: Locating Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve
G12170729Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.