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Removal And Installation

WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  • Be sure to shut off the high voltage circuit according to the "High Voltage Shut-off Procedures" before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.
  1. Shut off the High Voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Traction Motor System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUTOFF PROCEDURE ")

  2. Disconnect the Auxiliary 12V Battery negative terminal.
  3. Remove the power electric cover.

    (Refer to Motor & Reduction Gear - "POWER ELECTRIC COVER ")

  4. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Motor & Reduction Gear - "UNDER COVER ")

  5. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Motor Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  6. Remove the cooling fan.

    (Refer to Motor Cooling System - "COOLING FAN ")

  7. Disconnect the quick charge cable (A) and normal charge cable (B).
    Fig 1: Quick Charge Cable And Normal Charge Cable
    G11941399Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Information 

    Disconnect the quick charge cable and normal charge cable as the procedures below.

    [Quick Charge Cable] 

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Quick Charge Cable
    G11941400Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Normal charge cable] 

    Fig 3: Disconnecting Normal Charge Cable
    G11941401Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
    Fig 4: Radiator Upper Hose
    G11941402Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
    Fig 5: Radiator Lower Hose
    G11941403Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the front bumper cover.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")

  11. Disconnect the condenser connector (A). [Heat Pump Type]
    Fig 6: Condenser Connector (Heat Pump Type)
    G11941404Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the ambient temperature sensor (A).
    Fig 7: Ambient Temperature Sensor
    G11941405Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the air guards (A).

    [RH] 

    Fig 8: Air Guards (RH)
    G11941406Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [LH] 

    Fig 9: Air Guards (LH)
    G11941407Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove charging cable mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

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

    Fig 10: Charging Cable Mounting Bracket And Bolts
    G11941408Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the radiator upper bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    8.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

    [RH] 

    Fig 11: Radiator Upper Bracket (RH)
    G11941409Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [LH] 

    Fig 12: Radiator Upper Bracket (LH)
    G11941410Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the condenser mounting bracket bolt (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    5.9 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.6 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 4.3 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

    [RH] 

    Fig 13: Condenser Mounting Bracket Bolt (RH)
    G11941411Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [LH] 

    Fig 14: Condenser Mounting Bracket Bolt (LH)
    G11941412Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Separate the condenser from the radiator.
  18. Pull the radiator (A) upward and remove it from motor room.
    Fig 15: Pulling Radiator Upward
    G11941413Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  20. Fill the reservoir with coolant.

    (Refer to Motor Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

    NOTE: Refill the motor cooling system with coolant and then perform the air bleeding using the GDS.
    (Refer to Motor Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
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