Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Kia >> 2018 >> Soul Base, Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 1 (Engine Starting System - 1.6L T) >> Starter >> Repair Procedures >> Removal

Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the air cleaner.

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

  3. Remove the engine room under cover.

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

  4. Remove the battery cable bracket (A) after loosening the mounting bolt (B).
  5. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector (C).
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Pressure Switch Connector, Battery Cable Bracket And Mounting Bolt
    G12238497Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the starter cable (B) from the B terminal on the solenoid then disconnect the connector from the S terminal (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Starter Cable And S Terminal
    G12238498Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the 2 bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Starter With Bolts
    G12238499Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.