KIA CARNIVAL 2007 Owner's Guide

3.Replace the tensioner and the idler if grease is leaked from bearings.
TIMING BELT
1.Check the belt for oil or dust deposits.
Replace, if necessary.
Small deposits should be wiped away with a dry cloth or paper. Do not clean with solvent.
2. When the engine is overhauled or belt tension adjusted, check the belt carefully. If any of the following flaws are
evident, replace the belt.
a.Do not bend, twist or turn the timing belt inside out.
b. Do not allow the timing belt to come into contact with oil, water and steam.
3. Inspect the idler for easy and smooth rotation and check for play or noise.

Cylinder Head Assembly

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
COMPONENTS

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REMOVAL
a.Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
b. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine coolant temperature drops below normal
temperature before removing it.
c. When handling a metal gasket, take care not to fold the gasket or damage the contact surface of the gasket.
d. To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
a.Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
b. Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center.
1. Remove the air duct and the battery(A) after disconnecting the terminals(B) from the battery.
2.Remove the engine cover.
3. 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).
4.Remove the upper radiator hose(A) and lower radiator hose(B).

5.Remove the fuel inlet hose(A) from the delivery pipe.
6.Disconnect the engine wiring harness connectors.
(1) Disconnect the No.1/No.2 knock sensor connectors(A,B), the oil pressure switch connector(C), the ignition coil
harness(D) and the No.1 VIS(Variable Induction System) connector(E).
(2)Disconnect the bank 1 front/rear O2 sensor connectors(A).
(3)Disconnect the injection connectors(A,B,C), the ground lines(D), the condensor connector(E) and the Ignition
coil connectors(F).

(4)Disconnect the injection harness connector(A), the No.2 VIS(Variable Induction System) connector(B), the
No.1/No.2 OCV(Oil Control Valve) connectors(C,D) and the OTS(Oil Temperature Sensor) connector(E).
(5)Disconnect the MAPS(Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor) connector(A), the ETC(Electronic Throttle Control)
connector(B) and the PCSV(Purge Control Solenoid Valve) connector(C).
(6)Disconnect the generator connector(A) and the air conditioning compressor connector(B).

(7)Disconnect the bank 2 CMP sensor connector(A) and the ECT(Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor
connector(B).
(8)Disconnect the bank 2 front/rear O2 sensor connectors(A,B) and the CKP sensor connector(C).
(9)Disconnect the bank 1 CMP sensor connector(A).
7.Remove the PCV(Pulge Control Valve) hose(A).

8.Disconnect the brake vaccume hose(A).
9.Remove the heater hoses.
10. Remove the drive belt(A).
11.Remove the power steering pump.(Refer to 'ST' group).
12. Remove the exhaust manifold assembly.(Refer to 'Intake and exhause system').
13. Remove the intake manifold assembly.(Refer to 'Intake and exhause system').
14. Remove the timing belt.(Refer to 'Timing system').
15. Remove the ignition coils.
16. Remove the water temp. control assembly.
17. Remove the cylinder head cover(A).

18.Remove the camshaft bearing cap(A).
19.Remove the timing chain tensioner(A).
20.Remove the camshaft.
21. Remove the bank 2 timing belt rear cover(A).
22.Remove the bank 1 timing belt rear cover(A).