2016-2020 Kia Sorento Battery Test Torque Specs

3.3L V6

Applies to 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Kia Sorento

Labor Time:0.2 hours

Torque Values (16 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Battery Hold-Down Bolt	11	8	Do not overtighten
Battery Hold-Down Bolt	11	8	Do not overtighten
⚠️ Battery Terminal Bolts	7	5	Clean terminals
Battery Terminal Bolts	7	5	Clean terminals
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
⚠️ Ground Cable Bolt	14	10	—
Ground Cable Bolt	14	10	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for battery test on a 2016-2020 Kia Sorento is 5 Nm (4 lb-ft).

There are 16 torque specifications for battery test on the 2016-2020 Kia Sorento 3.3L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.