2012 Kia Ceed engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Air-conditioning compressor	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD 133 HP


M8	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
M10	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM


M12	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
M14	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


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 123 HP	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD 133 HP	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 98 HP	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
All other modifications	19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft26–30 N⋅m


Vacuum pump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreFuel-distributing pipe


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 123 HP	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD 133 HP	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 98 HP	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure line


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD 133 HP	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD 133 HP	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m


High-pressure pump drive wheel	47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft65–75 N⋅m
High-pressure pump pulley	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 nozzle (injector)	20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft28–30 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging


Turbo charger	33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft33.19–36.88 lbf⋅ft45–50 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 123 HP	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD 133 HP	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 98 HP	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m


Coolant pump pulley	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM


M6	8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft12–14 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM.


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

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 2. 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 2.
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
Tighten in several steps.

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM


First stage	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	87–93°87–93°87–93°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC 123 HP	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD 133 HP	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 98 HP	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
All other modifications	169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft230–250 N⋅m


Drive plate	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Flywheel	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM


First stage	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°

expand_moreAll other modifications

Figure 3. 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 3.
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. Screws must be replaced.

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	7.38–8.85 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
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
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


M6 screws	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
M8 screws	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
M10 screws	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil cooler	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 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	8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft12–16 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


Oil filter cover	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
On the engine block	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreOil pump


On timing case cover	4.43–6.64 lbf⋅ft4.43–6.64 lbf⋅ft6–9 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA-L 89 HP, 136 N⋅m at 5000 RPM


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


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

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 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
Lambda sensor	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


On chassis	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
On engine mounting	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
On timing case cover	44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft60–70 N⋅m


Subframe	118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft118.01–132.76 lbf⋅ft160–180 N⋅m
Subframe stiffening plate(s)	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm


At the subframe	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
Onto torque support bracket	81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft110–130 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque support bracket


At the gearbox	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Diesel particulate filter	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Exhaust manifold	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply


Fuel lines	2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft4–6 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 2012 Kia Ceed 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 Kia warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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