Kia Carens: Engine And Transmission Assembly / Engine And Transmission Assembly Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Engine And Transmission Assembly / Engine And Transmission Assembly Repair procedures

Removal

•	Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

•	To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

•	Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

•	For release the fuel system pressure before remove the engine assembly, start the engine without fuel pump relay. And then turn off the ignition switch after engine stops.

1.	Remove the engine cover.

2.	Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - “Battery”)

3.	Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")

4.	Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - “Engine Room Under Cover”)

5.	Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - “Coolant”)

6.	Disconnect the radiator upper hose(A) and then disconnect the radiator lower hose(B) by removing the clip holder.

7.	Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation Air conditioning -"Compressor")

8.	Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from the transaxle. (Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "Manual Transaxle") (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic transaxle")

9.	Remove the ATF cooler hose. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle")

10.	Remove the heater hoses (A).

11.	Disconnet the brake booster vacuum hose(A).

12.	Disconnect the fuel hose(A) and the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose(B).

13.

Disconnect the wiring harness from the engine room.

(1)	Disconnect the EMS block (A).

(2)	Disconnect the control wiring harness connectors (B).

(3)	Disconnect the battery sensor connector (C).

(4)

Remove the ground bolt (D).

Tightening torque :

10.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.1 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

(5)	Disconnect the battery positive wiring (A).

(6)	Disconnect the front connector (B).

14.	Remove the front muffler. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Muffler")

15.

Remove the roll rod bracket (A).

Tightening torque

Bolt (B) :

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

Bolts (C) :

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

16.

Remove the roll rod mounting support bracket (A).

Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 68.6 N.m (5.0 ~ 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 50.6 lb-ft)

17.	Remove the sub frame. (Refer to Suspension system - "Sub Frame")

18.	Support the engine and transaxle assembly with a floor jack.

19.

Disconnect the ground cable (A) and remove the engine mounting support bracket (B).

Tightening torque

Graund cable (A) : 10.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (1.1 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Bolt (C) : 78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

Bolt and Nuts (D) : 58.8 ~ 73.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 54.2 lb-ft)

20.	Disconnect the ground line by removing the bolt (A).

21.	Remove the service cover (A) to gain access to the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts.

22.

Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolt (A).

Tightening torque :

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

23.

Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.

•	Before removing the engine and transaxle assembly, make sure hoses and wire connectors are disconnected.

•	When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Perform the following :

•	Adjust a shift cable.

•	Adjust the throttle cable.

•	Refill engine with engine oil.

•	Refill a transaxle with fluid.

•	Refill power steering fluid.

•	Refill a radiator and a reservoir tank with engine coolant.

•	Place a heater control knob on "HOT" position.

•	Clean battery posts and cable terminals and assemble.

•	Inspect for fuel leakage.

–	After assemble the fuel line, turn on the ignition switch (do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump runs for approximately two seconds and fuel line pressurizes.

–	Repeat this operation two or three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.

•	Bleed air from the cooling system.

–	Start engine and let it run until it warms up. (until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times.)

–	Turn Off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.

Engine Mounting Repair procedures

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