Kia Sorento: Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Second Generation XM (2011-2019) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2019 Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cylinder Head Assembly / Cylinder Head Cover Installation

Install cylinder head cover.

(1)	The hardened liquid gasket sealant located on the upper area between timing chain cover and cylinder head should be removed before assembling cylinder head cover.

(2)

After applying liquid gasket sealant to locations (A) and (B), it should be assembled within 5 minutes.

Bead width : 2.5 mm (0.10 in.)

(3)

Install the cylinder head cover (A) by tightening the bolts as following method.

Tightening torque :

1st step : 3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

2nd step : 7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

•	Do not reuse cylinder head cover gasket.

•	The firing and/or blow out test should not be performed within 30 minutes after the cylinder head cover was assembled.

Install the front engine hanger (A).

Tightening torque :

27.5 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.8 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 20.3 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)

3.	Connect the PCV (Positive crankcase ventilation) hose (A).

4.	Install the high pressure fuel pump. (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "High Pressure Fuel Pump")

Install the high pressure pipe (A).

Tightening torque

Bolt :

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Nuts :

26.5 ~ 32.4 N.m (2.7 ~ 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 ~ 23.9 lb-ft)

Do not reuse the high pressure pipe.

6.	Connect PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) connector (A) and tighten the vacuum & PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) pipe assembly mounting bolts and nut.

7.	Connect the fuel hose (A) and PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) hose (B).

8.	Install the ignition coils. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Ignition Coil")

9.	Connect the ignition coil connectors (A) and fuel pump connector (B) after installing the wiring protector (C).

10.	Connect the exhaust OCV (Oil control valve) connector (A).

11.	Install the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")

12.	Install the engine cover.

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