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2009 KIA OPTIMA

2.7L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor472 Torque3654 Fluid6 DTC865 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls1

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Radiator Torque Specs

for 2009 Kia Optima 2.7L V6 · FWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Fan Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Fan Shroud Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

11 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Lower Hose Clamp

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Radiator Mount Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Transmission Cooler Lines

Critical

Use new O-rings

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Upper Hose Clamp

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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