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2004 KIA SPECTRA

1.8L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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maintenance

Battery Test Torque Specs

for 2004 Kia Spectra 1.8L I4 · FWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Air Box Clips
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
Battery Hold-Down Bolt
Do not overtighten
8 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Battery Terminal Bolts
Critical
Clean terminals
5 lb-ft · 6 Nm
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Ground Cable Bolt
Critical
10 lb-ft · 13 Nm
Mounting Bolts
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
Oil Drain Plug
Critical
Use new crush washer
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
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