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Battery Tray

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  1. Remove the battery.

    (Refer to Charging System - "BATTERY ")

  2. Remove the air cleaner.

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

  3. Disconnect the ECM connector (A).
  4. Remove the mounting bolts and nut, and then remove the ECM bracket assembly (B).
    G13303550Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the battery tray (A) after loosening the mounting bolts

    Battery tray mounting bolt: 

    9.0 - 14.0 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.6 - 10.3 lb.ft)

    G13303551Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • When installing the battery, fix the mounting bracket on the tray correctly.

    Information 

    • After disconnecting then reconnecting the battery negative cable, reset some parts that require the reset procedures.

      (Refer to Body Electrical System - "GENERAL INFORMATION ")