KIA CARNIVAL 2007 Repair Manual

a.Do not reuse the OCV when dropped.
b. Keep clean the OCV.
c. Do not hold the OCV sleeve during servicing.
d. When the OCV is installed on the engine, do not move the engine while holding the OCV yoke.
e. If there is dust on the filter(B) of the OCV, clean it all.

Engine And
Transaxle Assembly

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
a.Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
b. To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
a.Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Disconnect the neagative terminal from the battery and remove the battery(A).
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 battery tray(A).

5.Remove the under cover.
6.Drain the engine coolant.
7. Remove the upper radiator hose(A) and lower radiator hose(B).
8.Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses(A/T vehicles only).
9. Remove the fuel inlet hose(A) from the delivery pipe.
10. 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 condenser 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)Remove the cooling fan relay cable(A).
(7)Disconnect the generator connector(A) and the air conditioning compressor connector(B).
(8)Disconnect the bank 2 CMP sensor connector(A) and the WTS(Water Temperature Sensor) connector(B).
(9)Disconnect the bank 2 front/rear O2 sensor connectors(A,B) and the CKP sensor connector(C).

(10)Disconnect the bank 1 CMP sensor connector(A).
11.Disconnect engine wiring.
(1) Remove the engine room fuse and relay box cover(A).
(2) Disconnect the PCM connectors(B).
(3) Disconnect the FAM connectors(C)(Refer to HA group).
(4)Unscrew the FAM mounting bolts(D - 3EA) and take the FAM(E) out of the splash shield(F).
(5) Disconnect the connector(G) from the splash shield(B).

12.Remove the heater hoses.
13. Disconnect the brake vaccume hose(A).
14.After draining or gathering power steering fluid, disconnect the power steering hose(A).
15. Remove the radiator grille upper cover(A) for convenience sake.
16.Disconnect the power steering return hose.
17. Remove the radiator support upper member assembly(A) for convenience sake.

The bottom side bolt(A) which can be seen after removing the under cover should be loosened for removal of
the radiator support upper member assembly.
18.Drain engine oil.
19. Remove the brake caliper.(Refer to DS group).
20. Disconnect the air conditioning compressor hoses.(Refer to HA group).
21. Remove the front wheels and tires.(Refer to DS group).
22. Remove the brake caliper hub nut.(Refer to DS group).
23. Remove the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle.(Refer to DS group)
24. Remove the driver shaft and the stabilizer bar link(Refer to SS group).
25. Remove the front muffler(A).
26.Using a floor jack, support the engine and transaxle assembly.
After removing the sub frame mounting bolt , the engine and transaxle assembly may fall downward, and so
support them securely with floor jack.

support them securely with floor jack.
Verify that the hoses and connectors are disconnected before removing the engine and transaxle assembly.
27. Remove the engine mounting bracket(A) and the ground(B).
28.Remove the transaxle insulator mounting bolt(A).
Remove the ECM(Electronic Controlled Mounting) nuts and the solenoid valve connector for A/T vehicles.
29. Supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with a jack, remove the assembly from the vehicle by loosening the
sub frame mounting bolts and lifting up the vehicle slowly.
When removing the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body
components.
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