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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 driven pulley speed sensor connector (A).
    G15694706Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the driven pulley speed sensor connector (A) from the bracket.
    G15694707Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Separate the wiring clip (A).
    G15694708Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the position switch connector (A).
    G15694709Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the shift cable (A) after removing the nut (B) and bolts (C).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. (B) 9.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.4 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.1 lb.ft)
    2. (C) 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb.ft)
    G15694710Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the ground cable (A) after removing the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15694711Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the EOP connector (A).
    G15694712Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Separate the wiring clip (A).
    G15694713Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Disconnect the main connector (A).
    G15694714Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • If the main connector (A) is exposed to coolant, disconnect the connector after blowing off the coolant completely using the air gun.
    • After detaching the main connector (A), wrap a plastic bag around the connector to prevent coolant from getting into it.
    • If coolant gets into the main connector (A), corrosion may occur inside the connector, thus causing an open/short circuit. In this case, trouble codes and shift failure may also occur.
    G15694715Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Separate the wiring clips (A).
    G15694716Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Separate the IVTF cooler hoses (A) after releasing the clamps.
    G15694717Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the IVT upper bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

    G15694718Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the starter bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15694719Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")

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

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

    G15694720Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  19. Support the IVT safely on a jack.
    G15694721Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the LH front wheel guard.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")

  21. Remove the IVT mounting bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15694722Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When tightening the bolts, tighten the lower bolt first before tighten the upper bolt.
    Fig 1: IVT Mounting Bracket Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G15694723Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the IVT support bracket (A) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15694724Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Remove the wiring bracket (A) after removing the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G15694725Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Remove the driveshaft assembly.

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

  25. Remove the roll rod bracket (A) after removing the bolts (B, C).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. (B) 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47 lb.ft)
    2. (C) 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)
    G15694726Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A) after removing the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15694727Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  27. Support the IVT securely using a jack.
    G15694728Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  28. Remove the cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G15694729Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  29. Remove the torque converter bolts (A) by rotating the crankshaft in clockwise direction.

    Tightening torque: 

    45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft)

    G15694730Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G15694731Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • The existing torque converter bolts should be replaced with new one (do not reuse).
    • Lubricate the threads before tightening the torque converter bolts (A).
      G15694732Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Pre-tighten the all torque converter mounting bolts, then tighten to the specified torque securely.
  30. 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)

    G15694733Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  31. Remove the IVT lower bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque 

    1. 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)
    2. 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
    G15694734Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  32. 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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