2016 Kia Carens engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Induction-pipe flap control unit	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Intake manifold	13.28–17.7 lbf⋅ft13.28–17.7 lbf⋅ft18–24 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Air-conditioning compressor	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M14	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines


12 mm screws	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
14 mm screws	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m


All other modifications	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley


1.6 GDi with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 133 HP engine (2013.3–)	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m


Vacuum pump	7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft10–15 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreHigh-pressure line


All Kia diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters D4FD-L engines	17.7–20.65 lbf⋅ft17.7–20.65 lbf⋅ft24–28 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines	19.18–23.6 lbf⋅ft19.18–23.6 lbf⋅ft26–32 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines	19.18–23.6 lbf⋅ft19.18–23.6 lbf⋅ft26–32 N⋅m
Replace fuel line.

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump


All Kia diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters D4FD-L engines	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
Screws need to be loosened or tightened in steps of 180°.
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
Screws need to be loosened or tightened in steps of 180°.


High-pressure pump pulley	47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft64–74 N⋅m
Injection nozzle (injector)	20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft28–30 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


On exhaust manifold	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line


At the turbocharger	7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft10–15 N⋅m
On the engine	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreTurbocharger oil return line


On the engine	10.33–14.75 lbf⋅ft10.33–14.75 lbf⋅ft14–20 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Kia diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters D4FD-L engines	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m


Coolant pump drive wheel	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Coolant pump pulley	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Fan wheel	1.48–2.21 lbf⋅ft1.48–2.21 lbf⋅ft2–3 N⋅m
Radiator mounting	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreM6

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, M6.


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 1.
Second stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD.


First stage	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Screws 1 – 10. Screws must be replaced. See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Screws 1 – 10.
Third stage	90°90°90°
Screws 1 – 10.

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC.


First stage	23.6–26.55 lbf⋅ft23.6–26.55 lbf⋅ft32–36 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 3.
Second stage	90–95°90–95°90–95°
Third stage	90–95°90–95°90–95°

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 4.
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°
Third stage	118–122°118–122°118–122°


Valve cover	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreKia diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters D4FD-L 114 HP, 260 N⋅m at 1250 RPM


First stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°


Crankshaft central screws	110.63–118.01 lbf⋅ft110.63–118.01 lbf⋅ft150–160 N⋅m
Crankshaft pulley	147.51–154.89 lbf⋅ft147.51–154.89 lbf⋅ft200–210 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate on the crankshaft


All Kia diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters D4FD-L engines	50.15–57.53 lbf⋅ft50.15–57.53 lbf⋅ft68–78 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines	88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft120–130 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel on the crankshaft


All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines	88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft120–130 N⋅m
All other modifications	50.15–57.53 lbf⋅ft50.15–57.53 lbf⋅ft68–78 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Tighten new screws crosswise in inside-to-outside order.
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Tighten new screws crosswise in inside-to-outside order.
Second stage	120–125°120–125°120–125°

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 5. Engine block, Main bearing, All other modifications.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws 1 – 10. Screws must be replaced. See figure 5.
Second stage	90–94°90–94°90–94°
Screws 1 – 10.
Third stage	23.6–26.55 lbf⋅ft23.6–26.55 lbf⋅ft32–36 N⋅m
Screws 11 – 20.

expand_moreEngine control


Control unit housing	18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft25–30 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Camshaft timing chain guide rail	7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft7.38–10.33 lbf⋅ft10–14 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain slip rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Central part of control unit housing	13.28–19.18 lbf⋅ft13.28–19.18 lbf⋅ft18–26 N⋅m
Chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive chain guide rail


All Kia diesel straight-4 1.7 Liters D4FD-L engines	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive chain tensioning rail


1.6 GDi with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 133 HP engine (2013.3–)	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m


Inlet camshaft wheel	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Tension rail bearing screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


M6	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
M8	13.28–17.7 lbf⋅ft13.28–17.7 lbf⋅ft18–24 N⋅m
M10	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil cooler	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Oil drain plug	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Oil filter	8.11–11.8 lbf⋅ft8.11–11.8 lbf⋅ft11–16 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


Oil filter cover	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pressure sensor


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
All other modifications	10.33–16.23 lbf⋅ft10.33–16.23 lbf⋅ft14–22 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump


M6	4.43–6.64 lbf⋅ft4.43–6.64 lbf⋅ft6–9 N⋅m
M8	5.9–10.33 lbf⋅ft5.9–10.33 lbf⋅ft8–14 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines


Oil sump top part	13.28–17.7 lbf⋅ft13.28–17.7 lbf⋅ft18–24 N⋅m
Oil sump lower part	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines

expand_moreOil sump top part

Figure 6. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC, Oil sump top part.


First stage	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 6.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


Oil sump lower part	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m


All other modifications	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Knock sensor	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


On chassis	47.94–59 lbf⋅ft47.94–59 lbf⋅ft65–80 N⋅m
On engine	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

expand_moreExhaust system


Catalytic converter	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket

expand_more1.6 GDi with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 133 HP engine (2013.3–)


Bottom	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Top	11.8–16.23 lbf⋅ft11.8–16.23 lbf⋅ft16–22 N⋅m

expand_moreDiesel particulate filter


At the turbocharger	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
All other modifications	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shield(s)


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters G4NC engines	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
All other modifications	10.33–14.75 lbf⋅ft10.33–14.75 lbf⋅ft14–20 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe


On catalytic converter	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.


Exhaust pipe bracket	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Particle filter bracket	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	11.06–18.44 lbf⋅ft11.06–18.44 lbf⋅ft15–25 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2016 Kia Carens user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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