Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 343

Fig. 29: Identifying Bottom Side Bolt 
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22. Drain engine oil.  

23. Remove front exhaust pipe (A). 

Fig. 30: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe 
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24. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor and the stabilizer bar link. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION 

SYSTEM .  

25. Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it with a wire. Refer to BRAKE SYSTEM .  

26. Supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with sub frame, remove the engine mounting bracket (A). 

 

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Fig. 31: Locating Engine Mounting Bracket 
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27. Remove the transaxle insulator mounting bolt (A). 

Fig. 32: Locating Transaxle Insulator Mounting Bolt 
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28. Supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with a jack, remove the sub frame with the engine and 

transaxle assembly. 

INSTALLATION 

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

When remove the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to 
damage any surrounding parts or body components.

 

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Perform the following : 

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Adjust the shift cable.  

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Refill the engine with engine oil.  

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Refill the transaxle with fluid.  

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Refill the radiator with engine coolant.  

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Bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.  

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Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper assemble them, then apply grease to prevent 
corrosion.  

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Inspect for fuel leakage. 

After assembling the fuel line, turn on the ignition switch (do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump 
runs for approximately two seconds and fuel line pressurizes. 

Repeat this operation two or three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line. 

TIMING SYSTEM 

COMPONENT 

 

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Fig. 33: Identifying Timing System Component And Torque Specifications (1 Of 2) 
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