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2015 KIA FORTE

1.8L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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Radiator Torque Specs

for 2015 Kia Forte 1.8L I4 · FWD
Units

9 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Drain Petcock
Plastic - hand tight
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
Hose Clamps
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
10 lb-ft · 13 Nm
Mounting Bolts
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
Radiator Mount Bolts
Do not overtighten plastic mounts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Transmission Cooler Lines
If equipped
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Upper/Lower Hose Clamps
2 lb-ft · 3 Nm
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