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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  3. Remove the starter cover (A) after loosening the mounting bolt and nut.

    Starter cover mounting nut: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G13044057Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13044058Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the starter cable (B) from the B terminal on the solenoid, then disconnect the connector (A) from the S terminal.
  5. Remove the starter mounting bolts.

    Starter mounting bolt: 

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

    G13044059Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the starter (A).
    G13044060Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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