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Tightening Torques

Item N.m kgf.m lb-ft
Ignition coil bolt 9.8 ~ 11.8 1.0 ~ 1.2 7.2 ~ 8.7
Spark plug 14.7 ~ 24.5 1.5 ~ 2.5 10.8 ~ 18.1
Condenser bolt 9.8 ~ 11.8 1.0 ~ 1.2 7.2 ~ 8.7
Alternator B-terminal cable nut 9.8 ~ 14.7 1.0 ~ 1.5 7.2 ~ 10.8
Alternator mounting bolt (M10) 29.4 ~ 41.2 3.0 ~ 4.2 21.7 ~ 30.4
Alternator mounting bolt (M8) 21.6 ~ 32.4 2.2 ~ 3.3 15.9 ~ 23.9
Alternator brace mounting bolt 21.6 ~ 32.4 2.2 ~ 3.3 15.9 ~ 23.9
Battery positive terminal 7.8 ~ 9.8 0.8 ~ 1.0 5.8 ~ 7.2
Battery negative terminal 3.9 ~ 5.9 0.4 ~ 0.6 3.0 ~ 4.4
ECM & bracket bolt 19.6 ~ 29.4 2.0 ~ 3.0 14.5 ~ 21.7
ECM & bracket nut 7.8 ~ 11.8 0.8 ~ 1.2 5.8 ~ 8.7
Battery tray mounting bolt 8.8 ~ 13.7 0.9 ~ 1.4 6.5 ~ 10.1
Starter B-terminal cable nut 9.8 ~ 11.8 1.0 ~ 1.2 7.2 ~ 8.7
Starter mounting bolt 42.2 ~ 53.9 4.3 ~ 5.5 31.1 ~ 39.8
CAUTION:
  • COLD CRANKING AMPERAGE is the amperage a battery can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage of 7.2V or greater at a specified temperature.
  • RESERVE CAPACITY RATING is amount of time a battery can deliver 25A and maintain a minimum terminal voltage of 10.5V at 26.7°C(80.1°F).
    Fig 1: Battery Specifications Chart (1 Of 2)
    G08330492Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Battery Specifications Chart (2 Of 2)
    G08330099Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.