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Transaxle Mounting Bracket

WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
  • Be sure to shut off the high voltage circuit according to the "High Voltage shutoff Procedures" before doing any work related with the high voltage system to avoid serious electrical injuries.
  1. Shut off the high voltage circuit.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT OFF PROCEDURE ")

  2. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  3. Drain the inverter coolant. (Refer to Hybrid Motor System - "COOLANT ")
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  5. Remove the hybrid power control unit (HPCU) and tray.

    (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "HYBRID POWER CONTROL UNIT (HPCU) ")

  6. Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM).

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")

  7. Install the jack to the edge of transaxle.
  8. Remove the transaxle mounting side panel packing (A).
    G12352940Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the transaxle mounting bolt (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

    G12352941Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Always use new bolts.
  10. 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)

    G12352942Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the air cleaner bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

  12. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (B).

    Tightening Torque: 

    68.6 - 88.3 N.m (7.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 50.6 - 65.1 lb.ft)

    G12352943Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.