Kia Sorento: Starter Removal - Starting System - Engine Electrical System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service ManualKia Sorento: Starter Removal

Second Generation XM (2011-2025) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Starting System / Starter Removal

1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2.
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
3.
Remove the ETC module.
(Refer to Fuel System - "ETC")
4.
Remove the intake manifold stay (A).

5.
Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal on the solenoid, then disconnect the connector (B) from the S terminal.
6.
Remove the 2 bolts (C) holding the starter, then remove the starter.
7.
Remove the 2 bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter (A).

Starter Circuit Diagram
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Starter Installation
1. Install in the reverse order of removal. Starter installation bolt: 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft) ...

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