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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Install the oil screen (A) with a new gasket.

    Tightening Torque: 

    Bolt:

    19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 - 19.5 lb.ft)

    Nuts:

    11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)

    G12353032Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the oil pan.
    1. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material from the gasket surfaces.
    2. The sealant locations on the oil pan and the lower crankcase must be free of harmful foreign materials, oil, dust and moisture.

      Spray cleaner on the surface and wipe with a clean duster.

    3. After applying liquid sealant on the oil pan, assemble it within 5 minutes of applying sealant.

      Continuous bead of sealant should be applied to prevent any path of oil leakage.

      Bead Width: 

      Whole section: 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.16 - 0.20 in.)

      Section (A) : 1.5 - 2.5 mm (0.06 - 0.10 in.)

      Sealant:  TB-1217H equivalent or MS721-40 TYPE AA0

      G12353033Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE:
      • When applying sealant gasket, sealant must not protrude inside the oil pan.
      • To prevent leakage of oil, apply sealant gasket on the inner threads of the bolt holes.
      • If the sealant is applied to the bottom surface of the lower crankcase, it should be in the same location as the oil pan.
    4. Install the oil pan (A). Uniformly tighten the bolts in several passes.

      Tightening Torque: 

      9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

      G12353034Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE:
      • After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
      • Always use a new drain plug gasket.
  3. Refill engine with engine oil.