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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Install the oil feed pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolt (B):

    27.5 - 31.4 N.m (2.8 - 3.2 kgf.m, 20.3 - 23.1 lb.ft)

    Bolt (C):

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13664383Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the oil drain pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13664384Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the water return hose & pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

    G13664385Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the water feed hose & pipe (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

    G13664386Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the turbo manifold module gasket (A).
    G13664387Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Always use a new turbo manifold module gasket.
  6. Install the turbo manifold module (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 53.9 N.m (5.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 39.8 lb.ft)

    G13664388Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to crush the oil feed pipe and hose as damaged oil feed pipe and hose may result in damaged turbocharger due to insufficient turbocharger oil supply.
    • When installing, pretighten the nuts in the order shown below and then completely tighten the bolts to specified torque in the order below.
      Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence
      G13664389Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the oil drain pipe (A) and oil feed pipe (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13664390Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the tubo charger water feed pipe & hose nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13664391Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the tubo charger water return hose (A).
    G13664392Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the lower heat protector (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13664393Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the upper heat protector (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

    G13664394Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC) gasket (A).
    G13664395Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Align the gasket hole with the pin, then rotate clockwise to secure the gasket.
    G13664396Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install the clamp (A) on the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC).
    G13664397Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Always use a new clamp
    • If the clamp is spread too much, clamp deformation can occur, spread it to the minimum within the length of the bolt when installing.
  14. Hang the WCC to the hole to secure it before installing.
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  15. Check that the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC) and turbo charger surface is matched.
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    NOTE: Fit the groove as shown below when installing.
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  16. Install the clamp (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    13.5 - 16.5 N.m (1.38 - 1.68 kgf.m, 10.0 - 12.2 lb.ft)

    G13664401Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Install the clamp first before installing the other parts.
    • Align the center of the clamp head in the direction of the arrow of the turbo.
      G13664402Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • Check the clamp condition.
      Normal Over torque Under torque
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  17. Install the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC) upper stay nut (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 - 44.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 32.5 lb.ft)

    G13664406Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  18. Install the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC) lower stay (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    Bolts (B): 18.6 - 27.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.8 kgf.m, 13.7 - 20.3 lb.ft)

    Nuts (C): 39.2 - 44.1 N.m (4.0 - 4.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 32.5 lb.ft)

    G13664407Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  19. Install the front muffler.

    (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "MUFFLER ")

  20. Install in the reverse order of removal.