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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Remove the battery.

    (Refer to "BATTERY ")

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the TCM (C) by loosening bracket mounting bolt (A) and nut (B) after disconnecting the TCM connector (D).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Control Module, Connector, Bracket Mounting Bolt & Nut
    G12170629Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.