Catalytic Converter - California Torque Specs

for 2015 Kia Forte 1.8L I4 · FWD

Units

6 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Exhaust Flange Bolts

Critical

Apply anti-seize

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Flange Bolts

Critical

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Flange Bolts

Critical

Anti-seize

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Hanger Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Heat Shield Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

—

O2 Sensor

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads only

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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2015 KIA FORTE

6 fasteners