2007 Kia Picanto engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreInduction-pipe flap control unit


1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.11–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m


Intake manifold support	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAlternator


All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	13.28–18.44 lbf⋅ft13.28–18.44 lbf⋅ft18–25 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	13.28–18.44 lbf⋅ft13.28–18.44 lbf⋅ft18–25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley


1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.11–)	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines	19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft26–30 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m


Generator bracket	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Exhaust gas return cooler	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Exhaust gas return valve	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
Exhaust recirculation pipe	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Seals must be replaced.
Fuel-distributing pipe	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
High-pressure line	24- 28 N⋅m
High-pressure pump	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
High-pressure pump pulley	47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft47.94–55.32 lbf⋅ft65–75 N⋅m
Injection nozzle (injector)	20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft20.65–22.13 lbf⋅ft28–30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreCharging


Turbo charger	22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft22.13–25.81 lbf⋅ft30–35 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Turbocharger oil feed line	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Turbocharger oil return line	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m


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

expand_moreCoolant thermostat housing


All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m


Fan wheel	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.11–)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA.


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	120°120°120°


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft60–70 N⋅m
Tighten bolts uniformly in several passes.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft60–70 N⋅m
See figure 2.


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

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines


First stage	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines	169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft169.64–184.39 lbf⋅ft230–250 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	62.69–70.07 lbf⋅ft62.69–70.07 lbf⋅ft85–95 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	62.69–70.07 lbf⋅ft62.69–70.07 lbf⋅ft85–95 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.06 lbf⋅ft12–15 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


Gearbox M5EF2	51.63–59 lbf⋅ft51.63–59 lbf⋅ft70–80 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines

expand_moreLong screws

Figure 3. Engine block, Main bearing, Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA, Long screws.


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps. See figure 3.
Second stage	90–94°90–94°90–94°

expand_moreShort screws


First stage	23.6–26.55 lbf⋅ft23.6–26.55 lbf⋅ft32–36 N⋅m


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft50–55 N⋅m

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 gear	59–73.76 lbf⋅ft59–73.76 lbf⋅ft80–100 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
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
Oil pump drive chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft51.63–54.58 lbf⋅ft70–74 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


M6	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
M8	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Toothed belt tensioning roller	16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft22–30 N⋅m
Toothed belt tightener	16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft22–30 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft25.08–32.45 lbf⋅ft34–44 N⋅m
Oil filter	8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft8.85–11.8 lbf⋅ft12–16 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump


All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m


Oil sump	4.43–5.9 lbf⋅ft4.43–5.9 lbf⋅ft6–8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Charge air pressure sensor	4.43–7.38 lbf⋅ft4.43–7.38 lbf⋅ft6–10 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Glow plugs	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


Nuts on chassis	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m


Subframe	103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft103.26–118.01 lbf⋅ft140–160 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm


At the subframe	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
On engine	88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft88.51–95.88 lbf⋅ft120–130 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket


All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	30.98–38.35 lbf⋅ft30.98–38.35 lbf⋅ft42–52 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	30.98–38.35 lbf⋅ft30.98–38.35 lbf⋅ft42–52 N⋅m


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
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shield(s)


All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe


All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines	29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft29.5–36.88 lbf⋅ft40–50 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.0 Liters G4HE engines	39.09 lbf⋅ft39.09 lbf⋅ft53 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters G4HG engines	39.09 lbf⋅ft39.09 lbf⋅ft53 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.


Exhaust pipe bracket	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe clamps rear	13.28–10.33 lbf⋅ft13.28–10.33 lbf⋅ft18–14 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply


Fuel pump	44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft44.25–51.63 lbf⋅ft60–70 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 2007 Kia Picanto 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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2007 Kia Picanto generations

In 2007 Kia offered 2 generations of the Picanto. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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2007 Kia Picanto generations

First generation first facelift

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