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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
NOTE: Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid mis-connection.
WARNING: In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage of the high pressure fuel. So don't do any repair work right after engine stops.
  1. Remove the Drive Belt.

    (Refer to Timing System - "DRIVE BELT ")

  2. Remove the Drive Belt Idler.

    (Refer to Timing System - "IDLER ")

  3. Remove the Alternator.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "REMOVAL ")

  4. Remove the Alternator Bracket.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "REMOVAL ")

  5. Remove the Engine Room Under Cover.

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

  6. Remove the Crankshaft Damper Pulley.

    (Refer to Timing System - "CRANKSHAFT DAMPER PULLEY ")

  7. Remove the Water Pump.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "WATER PUMP ")

  8. Remove the Air Cleaner Assembly.

    (Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  9. Remove the High Pressure Fuel Pump.

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ")

  10. Remove the Cylinder Head Cover.

    (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")

  11. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque 

    Nut (B):

    63.7 - 107.8 N.m (6.5 - 11.0 kgf.m, 47.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)

    Bolt and nuts (C):

    58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.3 - 54.2 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Engine Mounting Support Bracket, Bolt & Nuts
    G12160776Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the engine support bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque 

    Bolts:

    29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 lb.ft)

    Fig 2: Locating Engine Support Bracket
    G12160777Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the turbo charger actuator solenoid valve bracket (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Turbo Charger Actuator Solenoid Valve Bracket
    G12160778Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the timing chain cover (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Timing Chain Cover With Bolts
    G12160779Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Do not disassemble the oil pump (A) from timing chain cover because it is supplied as timing chain cover & oil pump assembly.
    Fig 5: Locating Oil Pump
    G12160780Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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