2003 Hyundai Accent Sedan engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


1.5 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.5 L 80 HP at 4000 RPM, 187 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2002.1–2005.11)	18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft25–30 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump pulley	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Hyundai diesel straight-3 1.5 Liters D3EA engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters G4EA engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.5 Liters G4EB engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED-G engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	60°60°60°
Third stage	60°60°60°


Rocker bridge	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Valve cover	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Hyundai diesel straight-3 1.5 Liters D3EA engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters G4EA engines	23.6–25.81 lbf⋅ft23.6–25.81 lbf⋅ft32–35 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.5 Liters G4EB engines	23.6–25.81 lbf⋅ft23.6–25.81 lbf⋅ft32–35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED-G engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Hyundai diesel straight-3 engines	136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft136.45–143.82 lbf⋅ft185–195 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Hyundai gasoline straight-4 engines


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED-G 103 HP	103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft140–150 N⋅m
Hyundai diesel straight-3 1.5 Liters D3EA 80 HP at 4000 RPM, 187 N⋅m at 2000 RPM	22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft30–34 N⋅m
Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters G4EA 84 HP at 5500 RPM, 115 N⋅m at 3000 RPM	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
All other modifications	29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft29.5–33.19 lbf⋅ft40–45 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Hyundai diesel straight-3 1.5 Liters D3EA engines	51.63–59 lbf⋅ft51.63–59 lbf⋅ft70–80 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters G4EA engines	103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft140–150 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.5 Liters G4EB engines	103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft140–150 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED-G engines	103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft103.26–110.63 lbf⋅ft140–150 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Hyundai diesel straight-3 1.5 Liters D3EA engines


Screws with thread length 12 mm	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews with thread length 15 mm


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	120°120°120°


All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters G4EA engines	40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft55–60 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.5 Liters G4EB engines	40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft55–60 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED-G engines	40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft40.57–44.25 lbf⋅ft55–60 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Hyundai diesel straight-3 1.5 Liters D3EA engines	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED-G engines	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m


Drive belt tensioner device	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


1.5 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.5 L 80 HP at 4000 RPM, 187 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2002.1–2005.11)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


All Hyundai diesel straight-3 1.5 Liters D3EA engines	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED-G engines	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Hyundai diesel straight-3 1.5 Liters D3EA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oil filter housing cap
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters G4EA engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.5 Liters G4EB engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED-G engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Hyundai diesel straight-3 1.5 Liters D3EA engines	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters G4EA engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.5 Liters G4EB engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED-G engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


1.5 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.5 L 80 HP at 4000 RPM, 187 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2002.1–2005.11)	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Hyundai diesel straight-3 1.5 Liters D3EA engines


Nuts on engine bracket	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m
Screws on chassis	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
Screws on engine bracket	44.25–59 lbf⋅ft44.25–59 lbf⋅ft60–80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED-G engines


Nuts on engine bracket	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
Screws on chassis	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
Screws on engine bracket	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On chassis	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
On engine bracket	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Hyundai diesel straight-3 1.5 Liters D3EA engines	18.44–29.5 lbf⋅ft18.44–29.5 lbf⋅ft25–40 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.3 Liters G4EA engines	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.5 Liters G4EB engines	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
All Hyundai gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4ED-G engines	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Hyundai Accent Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Hyundai warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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2003 Hyundai Accent Sedan generations

In 2003 Hyundai offered 2 generations of the Accent Sedan. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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2003 Hyundai Accent Sedan generations

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