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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015RIO SX, 4D HATCHBACKREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEIGNITION SYSTEMENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONTIGHTENING TORQUES
2015 Kia Rio SX, 4D Hatchback
Tightening Torques
2015 Kia Rio SX, 4D HatchbackSECTION Tightening Torques
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TIGHTENING TORQUES
| Item | N.m | kgf.m | lb-ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignition coil installation bolt | 9.8 ~ 11.8 | 1.0 ~ 1.2 | 7.2 ~ 8.7 |
| Spark plug installation | 14.7 ~ 24.5 | 1.5 ~ 2.5 | 10.9 ~ 18.1 |
| Condenser&Hanger bracket installation nut | 18.6 ~ 23.5 | 1.9 ~ 2.4 | 13.7 ~ 17.4 |
| Alternator installation bolt [12 mm (0.47 in.)] | 19.6 ~ 26.5 | 2.0 ~ 2.7 | 14.5 ~19.5 |
| Alternator installation bolt [14 mm (0.55 in.)] | 29.4 ~ 41.2 | 3.0 ~ 4.2 | 21.7 ~ 30.4 |
| Battery (+) terminal tightening nut | 7.8 ~ 9.8 | 0.8 ~ 1.0 | 5.2~ 8.7 |
| Battery (-) terminal l tightening nut [with battery sensor] | 3.9 ~ 5.9 | 0.4 ~ 0.6 | 2.9 ~ 4.3 |
| Battery (-) terminal tightening nut [without battery sensor] | 1.0 ~ 1.2 | 9.8 ~ 11.8 | 7.2 ~ 8.7 |
| Battery mounting bracket bolt | 9.8 ~ 11.8 | 1.0 ~ 1.2 | 7.2 ~ 8.7 |
| Battery tray installation bolt | 9.8 ~ 11.8 | 1.0 ~ 1.2 | 7.2 ~ 8.7 |
| Battery sensor cable installation bolt | 10.8 ~ 13.7 | 1.1 ~ 1.4 | 8.0 ~10.1 |
| Starter installation bolt | 49.0 ~ 63.7 | 5.0 ~ 6.5 | 36.2 ~ 47.0 |
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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.