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2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID

2.4L I4 HybridFWDAUTOMATIChybrid
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor637Torque3650Fluid6DTC889Battery0Maintenance0Recalls3
electrical

Clock Spring Torque Specs

for 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid 2.4L I4 Hybrid · FWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Battery Terminal Bolts
Critical
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Bracket Bolts
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Connector Screws
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Ground Bolt
Critical
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Ground Strap Bolt
Critical
Clean contact surfaces
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Terminal Bolts
Critical
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
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