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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. Install cylinder head cover.
    1. The hardening sealant located on the upper area between timing chain cover and cylinder head should be removed before assembling cylinder head cover.
    2. After applying sealant, it should be assembled within 5 minutes.

      Bead width  : 4 mm (0.16 in.)

      G12932331Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the cylinder head cover (A) by tightening the bolts as following method.

      Tightening torque: 

      1st step: 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft)

      2nd step: 7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    G12932332Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G12932333Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Do not reuse cylinder head cover gasket.
    • The firing and/or blow out test should not be performed within 30 minutes after the cylinder head cover was assembled.
  2. Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.
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