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2005 KIA OPTIMA

2.4L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
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Battery Terminal Torque Specs

for 2005 Kia Optima 2.4L I4 · FWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Battery Hold-Down Bolt
Do not overtighten
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Battery Terminal Bolts
Critical
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Bracket Bolts
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Connector Screws
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Ground Bolt
Critical
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Ground Cable 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
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