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Removal And Installation

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  4. Remove the stater solenoid "B" terminal mounting nut (A), and then disconnect the stater cable and ST connector (B).

    Stater solenoid "B" terminal mounting tightening nut: 

    11.7 -16.6 N.m (1.2 -1.7 kgf.m, 8.6 - 12.2 lb-ft)

    G13704507Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the starter mounting bolts (A).

    Starter tightening bolt: 

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

    G13704508Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the starter (A).
    G13704509Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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