2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Piston - Single Torque Specs

2.4L I4

Applies to 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Labor Time:18 hours

Torque Values (28 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
⚠️ Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	—
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—

The primary torque specification for piston - single on a 2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is 45 Nm (33 lb-ft). Note: TTY - critical torque plus angle

There are 28 torque specifications for piston - single on the 2007-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.