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Removal And Installation

  1. Remove the engine cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")

  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  3. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  5. Remove the surge tank.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "SURGE TANK ")

  6. Remove the intake manifold.

    (Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "INTAKE MANIFOLD ")

  7. Remove the delivery pipe.

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "DELIVERY PIPE ")

  8. Remove the water temperature control assembly and water center pipe.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY ")

  9. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor connector (A).
    G13403063Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the oil pressure sensor (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    14.7-21.6 N.m (1.5-2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb.ft)

    G13403064Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: When installing, apply sealant on the thread part.
    Seal lock  : 3M 2510
    Thickness  : More than 0.4 mm (0.0157 in.)
    G13403065Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.