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

Removal

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13steps
~78min
4/5difficulty
02040608010048.135N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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  1. Remove the air duct. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  3. Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
  4. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - 'Engine Coolant')
  5. Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall it after draining the ATF completely.

    Tightening torque: 38.2 ~ 48 N·m

  6. Remove the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A).
  7. Remove the ATF injection hole plug (banjo bolt) (A).
  8. Disconnect the coolant hose (B) after removing the coolant hose clamp (A).
  9. Disconnect the hose (B) after removing the automatic transmission fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
  10. Remove the valve body cover (A).

    Tightening torque: (A) 13.7 ~ 15.7 N·m

  11. 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

  12. Remove the solenoid valve support bracket (B) and the valve body mounting bolts (A-1 ea).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  13. Remove the torque converter control solenoid valve (A).

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