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

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2025 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.	Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

2.	Remove the engine cover.

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

4.	Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

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

6.	Drain the coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")

Remove the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).

When installing radiator hoses, install as shown in illustrations.

8.	Disconnect the (+) cable (A) from the junction box.

9.	Disconnect the connectors (B), and then remove the ECM (C).

10.	Disconnect the front connector (B), and then remove the wiring protector (A).

11.	Disconnect the junction box connector (A) and the ground bolts (B) and then remove the engine wirings from the engine room.

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

13.	Disconnect the ATF cooler hose. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle")

14.	Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the PSCV hose (B) and the fuel hose (C).

15.

Disconnect the heater hoses (A).

Install the heater hoses as shown illustrations.

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

17.	Remove the front muffler. (Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "Muffler")

18.

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)

19.	Remove the sub frame. (Refer to Suspension System - "Sub Frame")

20.

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

Tightening torque:

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

21.	Disconnect the transaxle ground line (A).

22.	Remove the service cover (A).

23.

Remove the transaxle mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque:

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

24.

Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.

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

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Perform the following :

•	Adjust a shift 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 and let it cool down. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.

–	Put radiator cap on tightly, then run the engine again and check for leaks.

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