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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Remove the under cover.

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

  2. Drain the coolant of engine & transaxle cooling system.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  4. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

  5. Loosen the ground mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Ground Mounting Bolt
    G12163304Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the main connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Main And Inhibitor Switch Connectors
    G12163305Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the shift cable (B) after loosening the nut (C) and bolts (A).

    Tightening torque 

    (A) 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)

    (C) 9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)

    Fig 3: Locating Shift Cable Nut And Bolts
    G12163306Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the wiring from the bracket.
    Fig 4: Remove Wiring From Bracket (1 Of 2)
    G12163307Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Remove Wiring From Bracket (2 Of 2)
    G12163308Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Loosen the coolant pipe mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 6: Loosen Coolant Pipe Mounting Bolts
    G12163309Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the transaxle 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)
    Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
    G12163310Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to REPLACEMENT Body - "Cowl Top Cover")

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

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

    Fig 8: Assembling Engine Support Fixture On Engine Room
    G12163311Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the cover (A).
    Fig 9: Remove Cover
    G12163312Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

    Fig 10: Removing Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G12163313Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

    Fig 11: Remove Transaxle Support Bracket
    G12163314Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

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

  17. Remove the air guide bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 12: Locating Air Guide Bracket
    G12163315Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the heat protector (A) by loosening the bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 13: Removing Heat Protector
    G12163316Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Separate the coolant pipe hose (A).
    Fig 14: Separate Coolant Pipe Hose
    G12163317Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 15: Remove Cover
    G12163318Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. 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)

    Fig 16: Remove Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
    G12163319Courtesy 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)
    Fig 17: Remove Roll Rod Bracket Bolts
    G12163320Courtesy 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)

    Fig 18: Locating Roll Rod Support Bracket
    G12163321Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  24. Support the transaxle safely on a jack.
  25. Loosen the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 42.2 - 54.0 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)
    2. 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb.ft)
    Fig 19: Loosen Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
    G12163322Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  26. After separating the transaxle from the engine, remove the transaxle by lowering the jack slowly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage other nearby systems or parts when removing the transaxle assembly.
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