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Removal And Installation

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WARNING:
  • Be sure to read and follow the "GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION & 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 SHUT-OFF 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 " HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES  ") 

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

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

  3. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER  ") 

  4. Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the wiring protector around the intake manifold.
    G12695716Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the hybrid starter generator (HSG) connector (A).
    G12695717Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Separate the hybrid starter generator (HSG) coolant hose & pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 10.9 N.m (0.9 - 1.1 kgf.m, 6.5 - 8.0 lb.ft)

    G12695718Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).
    G12695719Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Unfasten the electric throttle body control (ETC) module bolts.

    (Refer to " ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM  ") 

  9. Unfasten the EGR cooler pipe C mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G12695720Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the hybrid starter generator (HSG) high voltage cable connector (A).
    G12695721Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the intake manifold stay (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    G12695722Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the intake manifold (A) with the gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    G12695723Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When installing the intake manifold, tighten the bolts and nuts, and then tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque in the sequence shown in the illustration below.
    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
    G12695724Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: When installing, replace with new gaskets.
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