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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2009SORENTO 2WD V6-3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCYLINDER HEAD
2009 Kia Sorento 2WD V6-3.8L
Cylinder Head
2009 Kia Sorento 2WD V6-3.8LSECTION Cylinder Head
NOTE: Head bolts are reusable
Cylinder Head
Uniformly loosen and remove the 16 cylinder head bolts, in several passes, in the sequence shown. Remove the 16 cylinder head bolts and plate washers.
Using SST(09221-4A000), install and tighten the cylinder head bolts and plate washers, in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque
1st step 39.2 Nm (4.0 kgf.m, 28.9 lb-ft)
2nd step 120 °
3rd step 90 ° 18.62 - 23.52 Nm(1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.74 - 17.36 lb-ft)(A)
NOTE: Always use new cylinder head bolt.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.