2012 Hyundai i30 Hatchback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
M10	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley


All other modifications	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft26–30 N⋅m
Generator bracket	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Vacuum pump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreFuel-distributing pipe


All other modifications	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m


High-pressure line	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
High-pressure pump	17.7–25.08 lbf⋅ft17.7–25.08 lbf⋅ft24–34 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump pulley


Nuts	47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft65–75 N⋅m


Injection hoses	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Injection lines must be replaced.
Injection nozzle (injector)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Injection pump	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


All other modifications	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m


Turbocharger bracket	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m

expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line


At the turbocharger	8.85–13.28 lbf⋅ft8.85–13.28 lbf⋅ft12–18 N⋅m
On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Turbocharger oil return line	7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft10–15 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


All other modifications	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.


Coolant pump pulley	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft12–14 N⋅m
M8	14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90–95°90–95°90–95°
Third stage	100–105°100–105°100–105°

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft4–6 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.
Second stage	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All other modifications	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m


Crankshaft pulley	22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft30–34 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate


All other modifications	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Tighten cross-wise.

expand_moreFlywheel


All other modifications	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Tighten cross-wise.

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft timing chain guide rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain slip rail	7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft10–14 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioner	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Control drive chain guide rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Control drive chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device


Tensioning lever	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m
Tensioning screws	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m


Inlet camshaft wheel	51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft70–74 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft70–74 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
M8	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
Toothed belt tensioning roller	17.7–20.65 lbf⋅ft17.7–20.65 lbf⋅ft24–28 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


Aluminium oil sump	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Steel oil sump	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


Oil filter cover	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
On the engine block	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll other modifications


Oil sump lower part	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Oil sump top part	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All other modifications	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m


Crankshaft sensor	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Exhaust gas temperature sensor	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Glow plugs	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


All other modifications	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


All other modifications	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll other modifications


Nuts on engine bracket	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
Nuts on the engine mounting	51.63–69.33 lbf⋅ft51.63–69.33 lbf⋅ft70–94 N⋅m
Screws on engine bracket	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m


Subframe	118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft160–180 N⋅m
Subframe stiffening plate	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Torque arm	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter


At the turbocharger	22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft30–34 N⋅m


Diesel particulate filter	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAll other modifications


Heat shields	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Otherwise	22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.08 lbf⋅ft30–34 N⋅m


Exhaust manifold heat shield(s)	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply


Fuel lines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Hyundai i30 Hatchback 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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2012 Hyundai i30 Hatchback generations

In 2012 Hyundai offered 2 generations of the i30 Hatchback. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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