Kia Forte: Tightening Torques
| Item |
N.m |
kgf.m |
lb-ft |
| Ignition coil installation bolt |
9.8 ~ 11.8 |
1.0 ~ 1.2 |
7.2 ~ 8.7 |
| Spark plug installation |
14.7 ~ 24.5 |
1.5 ~ 2.5 |
10.9 ~ 18.1 |
| Condenser bracket installation bolt |
9.8 ~ 11.8 |
1.0 ~ 1.2 |
7.2 ~ 8.7 |
| Alternator installation bolt [12 mm (0.47 in.)] |
21.6 ~ 32.4 |
2.2 ~ 3.3 |
15.9 ~ 23.9 |
| Alternator installation bolt [14 mm (0.55 in.)] |
29.4 ~ 41.2 |
3.0 ~ 4.2 |
21.7 ~ 30.4 |
| Battery (+) terminal tightening nut |
7.8 ~ 9.8 |
0.8 ~ 1.0 |
5.2 ~ 8.7 |
| Battery (-) terminal tightening nut |
3.9 ~ 5.9 |
0.4 ~ 0.6 |
2.9 ~ 4.3 |
| Battery mounting bracket bolt |
8.8 ~ 13.7 |
0.9 ~1.4 |
6.5 ~10.1 |
| Battery tray installation bolt |
8.8 ~13.7 |
0.9 ~1.4 |
6.5 ~10.1 |
| Battery sensor cable installation bolt |
10.8 ~13.7 |
1.1 ~ 1.4 |
8.0 ~10.1 |
| Starter installation bolt |
49.0 ~ 63.7 |
5.0 ~ 6.5 |
36.2 ~ 47.0 |
Specification
Special Service ToolsCowl Cross Bar Assembly Component Location
1. Cowl cross bar assembly
...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three
minutes before beginning work.
2.
Remove the front seat assembly.
...
Shift Lever Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Install the cable after placi ...