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Oil Pan

  1. Install the oil pan.
    1. Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material from the gasket surfaces.
      NOTE: Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry before applying liquid gasket.
    2. Apply liquid gasket as an even bead, centered between the edges of the mating surface.

      Liquid gasket : MS 721-40A or equivalent

      NOTE:
      • To prevent leakage of oil, apply liquid gasket to the inner threads of the bolt holes.
      • Do not install the parts if five minutes or more have elapsed since applying the liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the residue.
      • After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
    3. Install the oil pan (A) with the bolts.

      Uniformly tighten the bolts in several passes.

      Tightening torque :

      9.8 ~ 11.8N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7lb-ft)

      Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan
      G06828641Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter assembly (A). (Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
    Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold And Catalytic Converter Assembly
    G06828642Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the front muffler (B).

    Tightening torque :

    29.4 ~ 39.2N.m (3.0 ~ 4.0kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 28.9lb-ft)

  4. Install the front muffler heat protector (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Muffler Heat Protector
    G06828643Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the rear oxygen sensor connector (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G06828644Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fill with engine oil