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Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY )
  3. Disconnect the starter cable (B) from the B terminal on the solenoid then disconnect the connector (A) from the S terminal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Starter Cable And Connector
    G08328085Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter (A).

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 2: Identifying Starter
    G08328086Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.