2012 Kia Rio Sedan 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
Tighten screws from the inside outwards.

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Air-conditioning compressor	16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft16.23–22.13 lbf⋅ft22–30 N⋅m
Tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreAlternator


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


Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Generator bracket	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


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

expand_moreCoolant thermostat housing


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP	14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft20–30 N⋅m

expand_moreRadiator mounting


1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 107 HP engine (2011.10–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP.


M6	8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft12–14 N⋅m
See figure 1.
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP

expand_moreScrews 1 – 4

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP, Screws 1 – 4.


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
See figure 2.
Second stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews 5


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90–95°90–95°90–95°
Third stage	100–105°100–105°100–105°

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP.


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 3.
Second stage	90–95°90–95°90–95°
Third stage	120–125°120–125°120–125°

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP

Figure 4. Cylinder head, Valve cover, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP.


First stage	2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft4–6 N⋅m
See figure 4.
Second stage	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP

Figure 5. Cylinder head, Valve cover, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP.


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
See figure 5.
Second stage	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP


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_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP


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

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP

expand_moreWith screw head marking „12T“

Figure 6. Engine block, Crankshaft central screws, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP, With screw head marking „12T“.


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
See figure 6.
Second stage	38–42°38–42°38–42°

Figure 7. Engine block, Crankshaft central screws, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP.


Unmarked screws	95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft95.88–103.26 lbf⋅ft130–140 N⋅m
See figure 7.

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP


First stage	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
Second stage	29–31°29–31°29–31°


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

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP


First stage	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
Tighten new screws crosswise in inside-to-outside order.
Second stage	88–92°88–92°88–92°

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP


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_moreEngine control


Chain tensioner	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Control drive chain tensioning rail	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive timing chain slip rail


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP


Top	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Right	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Bottom	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m


Inlet camshaft wheel	47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft64–74 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft47.2–54.58 lbf⋅ft64–74 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP


M10	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
M12	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP

Figure 8. Engine control, Timing case cover, Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP.


Screws 1	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
See figure 8.
Screws 2	33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft33.19–40.57 lbf⋅ft45–55 N⋅m
Screws 3	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Screws 4	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


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
Oil pressure sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Oil pump	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP


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


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP	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	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 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


Kia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters G4FA 107 HP	22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft22.13–29.5 lbf⋅ft30–40 N⋅m

expand_moreKia gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters G4LA 84 HP


On engine mounting	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m
On the engine block	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_more1.25 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 84 HP engine (2011.10–)


On chassis	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m
On engine mounting	47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft64–84 N⋅m
On timing case	36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft36.88–47.94 lbf⋅ft50–65 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine suspension

expand_more1.4 CVVT with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 107 HP engine (2011.10–)


On engine mounting	47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft47.2–61.96 lbf⋅ft64–84 N⋅m
On the engine block	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_moreTorque arm


At the subframe	36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft36.88–51.63 lbf⋅ft50–70 N⋅m
Onto torque support bracket	81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft110–130 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket


On catalytic converter	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On engine	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 manifold heat shields	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe	29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft29.5–44.25 lbf⋅ft40–60 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	11.06–18.44 lbf⋅ft11.06–18.44 lbf⋅ft15–25 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 Kia Rio Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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