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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015SOUL !REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESANTI-LOCK BRAKESELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEMESC CONTROL MODULEREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL
2015 Kia Soul !

Repair Procedures: Removal

2015 Kia Soul !SECTION Removal
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the ECM.

    (Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) for 1.6L or ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) for 2.0L )

  3. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to completely remove foreign substances from around brake fluid reservoir and cap before opening the reservoir cap. If not, it may cause contamination of brake fluid and deterioration in braking performance.
    • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
  4. Disconnect the brake tube (A) from the master cylinder by loosening the tube flare nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 ~ 22.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 16.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Tube
    G09773598Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Pull up the lock of the HECU connector and then disconnect the connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying HECU Connector
    G09773599Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the flare nuts and then remove the brake tube (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 ~ 22.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 16.6 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Brake Tube And Flare Nuts
    G09773600Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the brake tubes (B) from the HECU by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise with a spanner.

    Tightening torque: 

    12.7 ~ 16.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.7 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 12.3 lb-ft)

  8. Remove the engine room under cover. [G2.0 NU GDI only]

    (Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  9. Install the jack under the edge of lower oil pan to support the engine. [G2.0 NU GDI only]
    NOTE: Put the rubber block between the jack and oil pan to avoid damaging the oil pan.
  10. Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A). [G2.0 NU GDI only]

    Tightening torque: 

    78.5 ~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

    Fig 4: Identifying Engine Mounting Support Bracket
    G09773601Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Slowly lower the jack. [G2.0 NU GDI only]
  12. Loosen the HECU bracket nuts (A) and then remove HECU and bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 5: Identifying HECU Bracket Nuts
    G09773602Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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

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