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Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

  1. Remove the air duct and the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to "BATTERY ")

  3. Loosen the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G12933117Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the wiring from the brackets (A, B).
    G12933118Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
    G12933119Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the ground line after loosening the bolt (A).
    G12933120Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the shift cable (B) after loosening the nut (C) and bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    (A) 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)

    (C) 9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)

    G12933121Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Separate the ATF cooler (A).
    G12933122Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter mounting bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
    2. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    G12933123Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

    (Refer to "SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS ")

    G12933124Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Support the transaxle on a jack.
    G12933125Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the cover (A).
    G12933126Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    G12933127Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

    G12933128Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

    (Refer to "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  16. Loosen the starter mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    G12933129Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Support the transaxle safely on a jack.
  18. Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)
    2. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    G12933130Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb.ft

    G12933131Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the cover (A).
    G12933132Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft.

    Tightening torque: 

    45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft)

    G12933133Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Loosen the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)
    2. 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
    G12933134Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transaxle assembly.
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