2016 Kia Sedona EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: When removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, injury may be caused by leakage of high pressure fuel. For this reason, do not attempt any repairing immediately after engine stops.
  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

    (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")

  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the Battery Negative (-) Terminal.
  3. Remove the high pressure fuel pump form (A).
    Fig 1: Locating High Pressure Fuel Pump Form
    G11856724Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the fuel pressure control valve connector (A) and fuel feed tube quick-connector (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pressure Control Valve Connector
    G11856725Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the intake manifold.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "INTAKE MANIFOLD ")

  6. Remove the high pressure fuel pipe.

    (Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "FUEL LINE ")

  7. Remove the mounting bolts (A), and then remove the high pressure fuel pump (B) from the cylinder head assembly

    High Pressure Fuel Pump Mounting Bolt: 

    12.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 10.9 lb-ft)

    CAUTION: Unscrew in turns the two bolts in small steps (0.5 turns). When one of the two bolts is fully unscrewed while the other bolt still intact, the housing surface of the cylinder head may be broken due to tension of the pump spring.
Fig 3: Locating Mounting Bolts And High Pressure Fuel Pump
G11856726Courtesy 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:

  • • 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.

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