Kia Sorento Owner's Manual Quiz
Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Removal of Engine and Transaxle Assembly

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25steps
~150min
5/5difficulty
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the plastic engine cover.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Air Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner").
  4. Disconnect the battery positive terminal, then remove the battery. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  5. Remove the battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  6. Remove the under cover.
  7. Loosen the drain plug and drain the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed up draining. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
  8. Remove the upper radiator hose and lower hose. (Refer to Cooling System - "Radiator")
  9. Recover the refrigerant, then remove the high pressure hose and the low pressure pipe. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "Compressor")
  10. Disconnect the ECM connectors (A), front wiring harness (B), ground cable (C) and battery (+) cable (D).
  11. Remove the control wiring harness protector (A), front wiring harness connector (B) and battery (+) (C) after loosening the bolts and nuts.
  12. Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness connectors and the control cable from the transaxle.
  13. Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the PCSV (Purge Control Solenoid Valve) hose (B).
  14. Disconnect the heater hoses (A) and the brake system vacuum hose (B).
  15. Disconnect the power steering oil return hose to drain the oil, and then remove the hose connecting the power steering oil to the pump assembly and reservoir tank. (HPS type only) (Refer to Steering System - "Power Steering")
  16. Remove the front muffler. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Muffler")
  17. Remove the center muffler and propeller shaft (4WD only). (Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "Propeller Shaft")
  18. Remove the roller guide bracket (A). Tightening torque Bolt (C): 107.9 ~ 128 N·m Bolt (B): 49.0 ~ 64 N·m
  19. Remove the roller road bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 69 N·m

  20. Support the subframe with a jack, then remove the subframe assembly. (Refer to Suspension System - "Subframe")
  21. Disconnect the ground cable (A) and remove the engine support bracket (B).

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  22. Disconnect the transaxle ground cable (A).

    Tightening torque: 10.8 ~ 13.7 N·m

  23. Remove the service cover (A).
  24. Remove the transmission mounting bracket using the bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  25. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting the vehicle.

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