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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  3. Disconnect the position switch connector (A) and driven pulley speed sensor connector (B).
  4. Remove the fixing clip (C) of the wiring.
    G13284083Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the shift cable (C) after loosening the bolts (B) and nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb.ft)
    2. 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)
    G13284084Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the ground line after removing the bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

    G13284085Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the IVTF cooler hose clamp (A).
    G13284086Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Carefully install the clamp not to damage the hose.
    • Install the clamp in a correct direction not to be interfered with other parts.
    • After the installation, start the engine and then check if there are any leakages from the hose.
  8. Remove fixing clips (A) of the wiring.
    G13284087Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • After detaching the main connector, wrap a plastic bag around the connector to prevent coolant from getting into it.
    • If coolant gets into the connector, corrosion may occur inside the connector, thus causing an open/short circuit. In this case, trouble codes and shift failure may also occur.
      G13284088Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the main connector (A) and electric oil pump connector (B).
    G13284089Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the transmission 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)
    G13284090Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")

  12. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

    (Refer to Special Service Tools - " ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING  ") 

  13. Using the engine support fixture, hold the engine and transmission assembly safely.
    G13284091Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Support the transmission safely on a jack.
    G13284092Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the front wheel guard [LH].

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  16. Remove the IVT support bracket mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

    G13284093Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the IVT support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

    G13284094Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the under cover.

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

  19. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  20. Remove the wiring mounting bolt (A).
    G13284095Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the exhaust manifold stay (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 - 49.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.2 lb.ft)

    G13284096Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. 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)
    G13284097Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. 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)

    G13284098Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)

    G13284099Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  25. 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)

    G13284100Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the starter mounting bolt (A) and transmission lower mounting bolts (B, C).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    2. 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)
    3. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
    G13284101Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13284102Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. After separating the transmission from the engine, remove the transmission by lowering the jack slowly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transmission assembly.
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