FixVault

Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the engine room under cover.

    (Refer to " Removal and Installation  ") 

  2. Remove the drain plug (A) and wait for over 10 minutes until the oil is drained enough and then reinstall the drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    G13834470Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse).
  3. Fill the transfer with oil through the filler plug hole after removing the filler plug (A).

    Recommended oil  : Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 75W/85 (SK HCT-5 75W/85 or equivalent)

    Capacity  : 0.65 * (0.17 U.S.gal, 0.69 U.S.qt, 0.57 lmp, qt)

    G13834471Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the filler plug (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb.ft)

    G13834472Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with a new one (do not reuse).
  5. Install the under cover.

    (Refer to " Removal and Installation  ")