2018 Kia Cadenza TechnologyFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Drain the coolant.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")

  2. Remove the air duct and the air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY REMOVAL ")

  4. Disconnect the main connector (A) and position switch connector (B).
    Fig 1: Locating Main Connector & Position Switch Connector
    G12293769Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the shift cable (C) after loosening the nut (A) and bolts (B).

    Tightening torque  :

    1. 9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 lb.ft)
    2. 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)
    Fig 2: Locating Shift Cable Nut & Bolts
    G12293770Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Loosen the wiring bracket mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Wiring Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G12293771Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ground line after loosening the bolt (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Ground Line Bolt
    G12293772Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the wiring bracket loosening the bolt (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 - 15.9 lb.ft)

    Fig 5: Locating Wiring Bracket Bolt
    G12293773Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Separate the coolant hose (A) and then remove the coolant pipe bracket mounting bolt (B).

    Tightening torque  :

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 6: Locating Coolant Hose & Coolant Pipe Bracket
    G12293774Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the CKP sensor (A) loosening the bolt.

    Tightening torque  :

    6.9 - 9.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    Fig 7: Removing Locating CKP Sensor With Bolt
    G12293775Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque  :

    1. 32.4 ~ 49.0 N.m (3.3 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)
    2. 63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)
    Fig 8: Locating Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
    G12293776Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.

    (Refer to Special Service Tools - "ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY DRAWING ")

    Fig 9: Assemble Engine Support Fixture On Engine Room
    G12293777Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Support the transaxle on a jack.
    Fig 10: Support Transaxle On Jack
    G12293778Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the cover (A).
    Fig 11: Locating Transaxle Mounting Bolts Cover
    G12293779Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).

    Tightening torque  :

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

    Fig 12: Locating Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G12293780Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb.ft)

    Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Support Bracket With Bolts
    G12293781Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  18. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

    (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")

  19. Separate the coolant hose (A) and then remove the coolant pipe bracket mounting bolt (B).

    Tightening torque  :

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 14: Locating Coolant Hose & Coolant Pipe Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G12293782Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the starter mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

    Fig 15: Locating Starter Mounting Bolts
    G12293783Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the cover (A).

    Tightening torque  :

    9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    Fig 16: Locating Cover
    G12293784Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  22. Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A-6 pcs) by rotating the crankshaft.

    Tightening torque  :

    45.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.6 - 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 - 38.3 lb.ft)

    Fig 17: Locating Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
    G12293785Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  23. Support the transaxle safely on a jack.
  24. Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque  :

    1. 107.9 - 127.5 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)
    2. 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)
    Fig 18: Locating Roll Rod Bracket With Bolts
    G12293786Courtesy 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.