Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Valve Body Removal
In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
12steps
~72min
4/5difficulty
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- Remove the air duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
- Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
- Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
- Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - 'Engine Coolant')
- Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining the ATF completely. Drain plug tightening torque: 38.2 ~ 48 N·m

- Remove the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A).

- Remove the ATF injection hole plug (banjo bolt) (A).

- Disconnect the coolant hose (B) after removing the coolant hose clamp (A).

- Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transmission fluid cooler hose clamp (A).

- Remove the valve body cover (A).
Tightening torque: (A) 13.7 ~ 15.7 N·m

- Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (B) and the oil temperature sensor connector (A), then remove the bolts (C).
Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

- Remove the valve body assembly (A).
Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

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