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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) heat protector (A) after removing the mounting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13664712Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the connector hanger (A) after removing the mounting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    G13664713Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove CKPS (A) from the hanger in the arrow direction.
    G13664714Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the CKPS connector (A).
    G13664715Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the CKPS (A) by removing the bolt after removing the wiring fixing clip.

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13664716Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.