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Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:
  • Be careful that no contaminant enters into spark plug holes.
  • Use the spark plug wrench (A) to prevent the damage on the spark plug.
Fig 1: Remove Spark Plug Spark Plug Wrench
G11869438Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:
  • When removing the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin (A) and push the clip (B).
Fig 2: Remove Ignition Coil Connector
G11869439Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Ignition Coil (Cylinder #1) [Bank 1] 

  1. Remove the surge tank.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "SURGE TANK ")

  2. Disconnect the Ignition coil connector (A).
  3. Remove the ignition coil after loosening the mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 3: Locate Ignition Coil Connector And Mounting Bolt (Cylinder 1 And Bank 1)
    G11869440Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the spark plug.

    Ignition Coil (Cylinder #2) [Bank 2] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the battery negative (-) Terminal.
  2. Disconnect the Ignition coil connector (A).
  3. Remove the ignition coil after loosening the mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 4: Locate Ignition Coil Connector And Mounting Bolt (Cylinder 2 And Bank 2)
    G11869441Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the spark plug.

    Ignition Coil (Cylinder #3) [Bank 1] 

  1. Remove the surge tank.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "SURGE TANK ")

  2. Disconnect the Ignition coil connector (A).
  3. Remove the ignition coil after loosening the mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 5: Locate Ignition Coil Connector And Mounting Bolt (Cylinder 3 And Bank 1)
    G11869442Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the spark plug.

    Ignition Coil (Cylinder #4) [Bank 2] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the battery negative (-) Terminal.
  2. Disconnect the Ignition coil connector (A).
  3. Remove the ignition coil after loosening the mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 6: Locate Ignition Coil Connector And Mounting Bolt (Cylinder 4 And Bank 2)
    G11869443Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the spark plug.

    Ignition coil (Cylinder #5) [Bank 1] 

  1. Remove the surge tank.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "SURGE TANK ")

  2. Disconnect the Ignition coil connector (A).
  3. Remove the ignition coil after loosening the mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 7: Locate Ignition Coil Connector And Mounting Bolt (Cylinder 5 And Bank 1)
    G11869444Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the spark plug.

    Ignition Coil (Cylinder #6) [Bank 2] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the Ignition coil connector (A).
  3. Remove the ignition coil after loosening the mounting bolt (B).
    Fig 8: Locate Ignition Coil Connector And Mounting Bolt (Cylinder 6 And Bank 2)
    G11869445Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the spark plug.
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