Repair Procedures: Removal

2015 Kia Cadenza PremiumSECTION Removal

[CVVT Oil Control Valve (Intake)]Β 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Remove the intake manifold.

    (Refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD ")

  3. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
  4. Remove the installation bolt (B), and then remove the valve from the engine.

    [Bank 1]Β 

    Fig 1: Identifying CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector And Installation Bolt (Intake Bank 1)
    G09751340Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Bank 2]Β 

    Fig 2: Identifying CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector And Installation Bolt (Intake Bank 2)
    G09751341Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[CVVT Oil Control Valve (Bank1/Exhaust)]Β 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector (Bank1/Exhaust)
    G09751342Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the surge tank.

    (Refer to "SURGE TANK ")

  4. Remove the cylinder head cover.

    (Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")

  5. Remove the installation bolt (A), and then remove the valve from the engine.
    Fig 4: Identifying CVVT Oil Control Valve And Bolt (Bank1/Exhaust)
    G09751343Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[CVVT Oil Control Valve (Bank2/Exhaust)]Β 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying CVVT Oil Control Valve Connector (Bank2/Exhaust)
    G09751344Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the cylinder head cover.

    (Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")

  4. Remove the installation bolt (A), and then remove the valve from the engine.
    Fig 6: Identifying CVVT Oil Control Valve And Bolt (Bank2/Exhaust)
    G09751345Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.