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2021 KIA SELTOS

1.6L I4 TurboAWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Radiator Torque Specs

for 2021 Kia Seltos 1.6L I4 Turbo · AWD
Units

22 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Drain Petcock
Plastic - hand tight
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
Drain Petcock
Plastic - hand tight
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
Fan Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Fan Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Hose Clamps
Do not overtighten
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Hose Clamps
Do not overtighten
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
10 lb-ft · 13 Nm
Housing Bolts
10 lb-ft · 13 Nm
Mounting Bolts
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
Mounting Bolts
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
Pump Bolts
Torque in sequence
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
Radiator Mount Bolts
Do not overtighten plastic mounts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Radiator Mount Bolts
Do not overtighten plastic mounts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts
Critical
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Transmission Cooler Lines
If equipped
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Transmission Cooler Lines
If equipped
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Upper/Lower Hose Clamps
2 lb-ft · 3 Nm
Upper/Lower Hose Clamps
2 lb-ft · 3 Nm
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