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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
Intake manifold 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
Tighten screws from the inside outwards.
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
Air-conditioning compressor 16.2322.13 lbf⋅ft
Tighten screws crosswise.
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line 4.43 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
Top 14.7522.13 lbf⋅ft
Bottom 22.1329.5 lbf⋅ft
Top 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
Bottom 22.1329.5 lbf⋅ft
Top 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
Bottom 22.1329.5 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 29.544.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley
All Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA engines 18.4425.81 lbf⋅ft
All Kia diesel straight-4 1.4 Liters D4FC engines 18.4425.81 lbf⋅ft
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA engines 33.1940.57 lbf⋅ft
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 18.4422.13 lbf⋅ft
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 19.1822.13 lbf⋅ft
Generator bracket 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreFuel-distributing pipe
1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–) 11.0614.75 lbf⋅ft
1.25 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–) 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 106 HP engine (2011.9–) 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
High-pressure line 18.4422.13 lbf⋅ft
High-pressure pump 11.0614.75 lbf⋅ft
High-pressure pump pulley 47.9455.32 lbf⋅ft
Injection nozzle (injector) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–) 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
1.4 CRDi with diesel straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (2011.9–) 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Coolant pump pulley 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Coolant thermostat housing 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
Radiator mounting 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
expand_more1.25 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–)
Front 7.3814.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 4.4310.33 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.25 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–)
expand_moreScrews 1 – 4
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, 1.25 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–), Screws 1 – 4.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, 1.25 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–), Screws 1 – 4.
First stage 4.43 lbf⋅ft
See figure 1.
Second stage 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrews 5
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 106 HP engine (2011.9–)
M6 8.8510.33 lbf⋅ft
M8 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 107 HP engine (2011.9–)
M6 8.8510.33 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_more1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–)
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–).
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–).
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 2.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 120°
expand_more1.25 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 120°
expand_more1.25 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–)
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 1.25 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–).
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 1.25 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–).
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 3.
Second stage 9095°
Third stage 120125°
expand_more1.4 CRDi with diesel straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 120°
expand_more1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 106 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 9095°
Third stage 100105°
expand_more1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 107 HP engine (2011.9–)
expand_moreM9
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 100°
expand_moreM10
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
expand_moreValve cover
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Valve cover, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 106 HP.
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Valve cover, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 106 HP.
First stage 2.954.43 lbf⋅ft
See figure 4.
Second stage 5.97.38 lbf⋅ft
Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM 4.43 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Valve cover, All other modifications.
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Valve cover, All other modifications.
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
See figure 5.
Second stage 5.97.38 lbf⋅ft
Valve cover locking screws 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Tighten new bolts helically in outside to inside order.
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_more1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–)
First stage 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_more1.25 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more1.25 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 8892°
expand_more1.4 CRDi with diesel straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 106 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 13.2816.23 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 8892°
expand_more1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 107 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–) 165.95180.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.25 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 43.52 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 2931°
expand_more1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 106 HP engine (2011.9–)
expand_moreWith screw head marking „12T“
Figure 6. Engine block, Crankshaft central screws, 1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 106 HP engine (2011.9–), With screw head marking „12T“.
Figure 6. Engine block, Crankshaft central screws, 1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 106 HP engine (2011.9–), With screw head marking „12T“.
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
See figure 6.
Second stage 3842°
Figure 7. Engine block, Crankshaft central screws, 1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 106 HP engine (2011.9–).
Figure 7. Engine block, Crankshaft central screws, 1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 106 HP engine (2011.9–).
Unmarked screws 95.88103.26 lbf⋅ft
See figure 7.
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–) 169.64184.39 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.25 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 43.52 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 2931°
1.4 CRDi with diesel straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (2011.9–) 169.64184.39 lbf⋅ft
1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 107 HP engine (2011.9–) 95.88103.26 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA engines 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FC engines 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All Kia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters G4FD engines 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 51.6359 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_more1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–)
expand_moreLong screws
Figure 8. Engine block, Main bearing, 1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–), Long screws.
Figure 8. Engine block, Main bearing, 1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–), Long screws.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps. See figure 8.
Second stage 9094°
Short screws 23.626.55 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.25 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 13.2816.23 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more1.25 LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 13.2816.23 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 8892°
expand_more1.4 CRDi with diesel straight-4 1.4 L 89 HP engine (2011.9–)
expand_moreLong screws
First stage 19.18 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreShort screws
First stage 26.55 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_more1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 106 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 13.2816.23 lbf⋅ft
Tighten new screws crosswise in inside-to-outside order.
Second stage 8892°
expand_more1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 107 HP engine (2011.9–)
First stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreBottom part of the control unit housing
Figure 9. Engine control, Bottom part of the control unit housing.
Figure 9. Engine control, Bottom part of the control unit housing.
Screws 1 18.4422.13 lbf⋅ft
See figure 9.
Screws 2 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Screws 3 18.4425.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft adjuster
1.1 CRDi with diesel straight-3 1.1 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2011.9–) 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail
1.25 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.9–) 13.2816.23 lbf⋅ft
1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 107 HP engine (2011.9–) 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain slip rail
Right 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Top 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft timing chain tensioner 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft timing gear 51.6354.58 lbf⋅ft
Chain tensioner 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Control drive chain tensioner 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Control drive chain tensioning rail 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreControl drive timing chain slip rail
Top 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Right 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Bottom 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Drive chain balance shaft tensioner 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Inlet camshaft wheel 47.254.58 lbf⋅ft
Outlet camshaft wheel 47.254.58 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTiming case cover
M10 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
M12 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
M12 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Figure 10. Engine control, Timing case cover, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP.
Figure 10. Engine control, Timing case cover, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP.
Screws 1 16.23 lbf⋅ft
See figure 10.
Screws 2 33.1940.57 lbf⋅ft
Screws 3 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Screws 4 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Figure 11. Engine control, Timing case cover, All other modifications.
Figure 11. Engine control, Timing case cover, All other modifications.
Screws 1 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
See figure 11.
Screws 2 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Screws 3 33.1939.83 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
Oil drain plug 25.0832.45 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
expand_moreOil filter
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP 8.1111.8 lbf⋅ft
Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 8.8511.8 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter housing 23.628.03 lbf⋅ft
Oil pressure sensor 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pump
Kia diesel straight-3 1.1 Liters D3FA 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 153 N⋅m at 1900 RPM 4.436.64 lbf⋅ft
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
expand_more1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 106 HP engine (2011.9–)
Oil sump lower part 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Oil sump top part 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Crankshaft sensor 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Glow plugs 11.0614.75 lbf⋅ft
Knock sensor 14.7518.44 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 29.536.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 106 HP 22.1329.5 lbf⋅ft
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP 22.1329.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
On rubber mount 66.3881.13 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 44.2551.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreAll Kia diesel straight-3 engines
expand_moreOn chassis
Top 36.8847.94 lbf⋅ft
Bottom 36.8847.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn rubber mount
Bottom 81.1395.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Kia gasoline straight-4 engines
On chassis 36.8847.94 lbf⋅ft
On engine mounting 47.261.96 lbf⋅ft
On timing case 36.8847.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine suspension
On engine mounting 47.261.96 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 36.8847.94 lbf⋅ft
Subframe 118.01132.76 lbf⋅ft
Subframe stiffening plate 33.1940.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque arm
At the subframe 36.8851.63 lbf⋅ft
Onto torque support bracket 81.1395.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
On exhaust manifold 29.544.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket
On catalytic converter 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On engine 29.536.88 lbf⋅ft
Exhaust manifold 22.1325.08 lbf⋅ft
Exhaust manifold heat shield 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Exhaust pipe 29.544.25 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP 7.388.85 lbf⋅ft
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP 11.0618.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
Starter 33.1940.57 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Kia Rio Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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