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Roll Rod Bracket

  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  2. Remove the roll rod bracket (A).

    Tightening torque 

    Bolt (B):

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

    Bolt (C):

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

    G13402957Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Replace the bolt (B) with a new one or reuse it after applying the adhesive (3M 2353) on the area of bolt in gray.
    G13402958Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the roll rod mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13402959Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Transaxle Mounting Bracket 

  1. Remove the air duct.

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

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  4. Remove the engine control module (ECM).

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")

  5. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  6. Install jack under the transaxle to support it.
    NOTE: Insert a rubber block between jack and transaxle.
  7. Remove the service cover (A).
    G13402960Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 65.1 lb.ft)

    G13402961Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. 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)

    G13402962Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the air cleaner bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

  11. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    68.6 - 88.3 (7.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 50.6 - 65.1 lb.ft)

    G13402963Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.