OCV Damage When Installing Engine Cover (PS296)

Publication date: 2014-02-01
Reference number: PS296

OCV DAMAGE WHEN INSTALLING ENGINE COVER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): PS296, Date of Issue: February 2014

KIA:	All w/1.6L GDI Engine
GROUP:	Engine

SERVICE INFORMATION

When re-installing the engine cover on vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GDI engine, make sure not to apply any downward pressure in the area around the Oil Control Valve (OCV) to prevent causing damage to the valve. Clearance between the OCV and the bottom of the engine cover is minimal; therefore, dealer personnel should refrain from using excessive force when trying to ensure the engine cover is fully seated. Before installing the engine cover, make a mental note of the approximate location of the pins and apply downward pressure ONLY to the areas immediately above the pins, as shown below.