Engine Mechanical System

Oil Baffle

5steps
~35min
3/5difficulty
1special tools
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Gasket
2. Oil Screen
3. Oil Pan
4. Drain Plug Gasket
5. Drain Plug

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  2. Drain the engine oil.

    (See Lubrication System - Engine Oil)

  3. Using SST (09215-3C000), remove the oil pan.

Installation

  1. Install the oil pan.

    1. Using a razor blade and a gasket scraper, remove all old sealant material from the gasket surfaces.

    2. Apply liquid gasket in an even bead along the center between the edges of the mating surface.

      Liquid gasket: TB 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H

    3. Install the oil pan (A) with the bolts.

      Tighten the bolts evenly in several passes.

      Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

  2. Fill the engine oil.

    (See Lubrication System - Engine Oil)

Test yourself

A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.