Kia Optima, Sorento, Hyundai Sonata 2011-15 - Complete 2.4 L Engine Removal

Kia Optima, Sorento, Hyundai Sonata 2011-15 - complete 2.4 L engine removal. Step-by-step.
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[@1994gabrielperez]

Great video man. I’ve been working on these engines for approximately 11 years now. Not only in cars but also in Clark forklifts as they have the 2.4l Kia/hyundai engine. And this video is spot on. Video pretty much consists of “a 10mm here and a 10mm there” lol😂😂😂

[@Motorcarnut]

Wow didn’t know they were in Clark forklifts too

[@Scalykams]

This is what we needed. Thanks

[@Motorcarnut]

Sure, no problem thanks for the comment.

[@Jkreed2569]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@Motorcarnut]

You are so welcome!

[@buddyboy4x44]

You do not do a job like this without a lot of experience and a lot of confidence. Kudos.

[@Motorcarnut]

Thank you!

[@SanGanjaAWD]

“You do not do a job like this without a lot of patience and some mechanical knowledge” There I fixed it for you…

[@SHABOO516]

good instructions here

[@Motorcarnut]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jairomoctezumasosa2905]

Thanks for the video man, you make it looks very easy Do we need to program or calibrate something after engine replace if Im using a used engine?

[@Motorcarnut]

Thank you! No, should be good to go.

[@nathanschnaidt1418]

Good video

[@Motorcarnut]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ryandx6955]

Crazy you did this in 12 mins! I just got my optima back from Kia for warranty engine swap. Took them 3 months..

[@Motorcarnut]

That’s crazy

[@jerryp8990]

Sorry. We just got a call today to come pick it up. Once they got approval, they had it replaced in a week. Total time, two weeks. Guess it depends on the dealer

[@jerryp8990]

@@kaylaortega3524 no we didn’t but we had all the receipts just in case. My wife being the original owner, 2013 with only 79,900 miles on it and she religiously took care of any recalls. We just picked it up today actually and alls good.

[@ray8380]

It took 12 mins to remove?

[@charlieboy6885]

Apparently you don’t know how editing works

[@shultzeye]

Awesome video! I might swap out an engine on a Sorento with a blown 2.4L. This was really helpful. Can you please tell me what hanger bar you used to support the transmission?

[@Motorcarnut]

That one is from Harbor freight cost about $80 (2024)

[@drakespahn531]

Is this pretty much the same process of removal for the 2.0? Have to do my next week

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes it is.

[@user-cv1so1tr7o]

Hi, I have a 2.4GDI 2016 Kia optima, I’m not sure whether I should take out the converter bolts out, can I pull out the engine without taking the 17mm bolts on the converter? Or would I have to take it out for the engine to slide out? Thanks

[@Motorcarnut]

It probably can come out that way just make extra room for it to clear the converter.

[@Jkreed2569]

Do you recall what size bolts for exhaust flange? I can't figure it out.

[@Motorcarnut]

Sorry, not off hand

[@bryansavage5472]

can you put a 2015 kia optima engine on a 2012 hyundai sonata swap?

[@Motorcarnut]

Yes, if they are both 2.0 but you may has some different sensors so would be good to swap intake manifolds as well.

[@michaelmontoya7880]

This is gonna be my first motor swapping my brother blew a head gasket and it dont sound good at all whats the main thing you struggled with? i do feel confident tho

[@Motorcarnut]

Rusty bolts, but take your time and work in clean and orderly way and mark things and take photos for reference and you’ll be fine.

[@MyrtleBeachbigwheel]

Great video man! Where can I buy that jack that you’re using to lift up the engine and how much thank you

[@Motorcarnut]

Are you referring to the engine hoist or the engine support? Well either of the you can get at a decent cost at Harbor Freight. Just look them up on there site for prices.

[@augustomejia]

Thanks man I work on my cars when they break how difficult do you think it is for someone who hasn’t worked in engines jet, and what could go wrong about the car not running after replacing the engine as me as a newbie but after watching your video I’m feeling confident I know it is a lot of work

[@Motorcarnut]

@augustomejia not too bad just follow my video if you get stuck give me a holler!

[@brianp4832]

I did not see you remove the starter I did my starter and had to remove the intake to get to it

[@Motorcarnut]

This video is about an engine removal

[@user-el1ki3st7i]

would this be a very similar process to a Hyundai Santa FE 2017?

[@Motorcarnut]

If it’s a 2.4 and not a 6 cylinder then yes

[@LOUIS-fp3bv]

About how long did it take in and out?

[@Motorcarnut]

Couple of hours to pull the engine

[@michaelduran8392]

kia GDi motor siezed up while driving. It will not crank. BUT if i remove the spark plugs out of the engine, the engine will crank just fine, no knock, no rattle, cranks about normal speed. I put the plugs back in and it will "not crank" it is stuck and if I keep trying the starter will burn out. why is this?

[@Motorcarnut]

Probably because of the compression, hydro locked or mechanical obstruction.

[@damianpasour]

We are actually fixing to swap one in a 2011 Kia optima these Kia and Hyundai are so common for engine problems they just ain’t the best engines in the world unfortunately

[@Motorcarnut]

I know, I made many videos on them and the recall to get a new engine.

[@anthonypedro1974]

Can u take the transmission out with engine

[@Motorcarnut]

Sure, it’s more work unless transmission is bad as well.

[@davidramos8758]

Thanks for not showing the other side of the engine.

[@Motorcarnut]

The video was about removing the engine.

[@LOUIS-fp3bv]

Do you like working on Hyundai and Kia?

[@Motorcarnut]

I like working and any vehicle