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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015SOUL BASE, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - 1.6LENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ECTS)REPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVAL
2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic Trans

Repair Procedures: Removal

2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic TransSECTION Removal
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector
    G09772965Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the ignition coil connector (A) and CMPS connector (B).
  4. Unfasten the harness bracket (C) and make a gap for removing high pressure fuel pipe by moving the bracket (C).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Ignition Coil Connector And CMPS Connector
    G09772966Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the vacuum pipe mounting bolts (A).
  6. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor And Vacuum Pipe Mounting Bolts
    G09772967Courtesy 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.