Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 378

1. Remove the engine cover (A). 

Fig. 246: Locating Engine Cover 
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2. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly. 

1. Disconnect the MAF connector (A).  

2. Disconnect the breather hose (B) from air cleaner hose.  

3. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly (C).  

Fig. 247: Locating MAF Connector, Breather Hose And Air Cleaner Assembly 
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3. Disconnect RH oxygen sensor connector (A). 

NOTE:

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Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. 

 

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Fig. 248: Locating RH Oxygen Sensor Connector 
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4. Disconnect RH injector connector (A) and ignition coil connector (B). 

Fig. 249: Locating RH Injector Connector And Ignition Coil Connector 
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5. Disconnect PCSV connector (A), MAP sensor connector (B) and PCSV hose. 

 

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Fig. 250: Locating PCSV Connector, MAP Sensor Connector And PCSV Hose 
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6. Disconnect ECT connector (A) and knock sensor connector (B). 

Fig. 251: Locating ECT Connector And Knock Sensor Connector 
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7. Remove ECT bracket (A).  

8. Disconnect water hoses (B) from ETC.  

9. Disconnect PCV (C) hose. 

 

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Fig. 252: Locating ECT Bracket, Water Hose And PCV Hose 
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10. Disconnect brake vacuum hose.  

11. Remove surge tank stay.  

12. Remove connector bracket (A) from surge tank. 

Fig. 253: Locating Connector Bracket 
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13. Remove surge tank (A). 

 

2008 Kia Sedona 

2008 ENGINE Mechanical - Sedona

  

Microsoft 

 

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