Hydraulic System - 1.6L: Fluid: Replacement

Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the ATF drain plug (A), allow the fluid to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.
Tightening torque:

33.3 - 43.1 N.m (3.4 - 4.4 kgf.m, 24.6 - 31.8 lb.ft)

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NOTE: The existing drain plug gasket (A) must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse).

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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " AIR CLEANER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ")
Remove the ATF eyebolt (A).

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Fill about 5.0 l of the ATF SP4M-1 through the ATF filler hole.
Recommended: ATF SP4M-1

The list of automatic transaxle fluid approved by Kia:

SK ATF SP4M-1, MICHANG ATF SP4M-1, S-OIL ATF SP4M-1, Kia Genuine ATF SP4M-1
NOTE:
- If the genuine oil that is developed for best performance is not used, it may cause problems with decreased transaxle performance.
- The use of non-specified oil could even result in shift quality deterioration and vibrations, and eventually, transaxle failure.
Perform the ATF level check procedure.
(Refer to Fluid - "INSPECTION ")
Install the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Lower the vehicle and install the ATF eyebolt (A).
Tightening torque:

4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.in)

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Install the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " AIR CLEANER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ")