Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Installation of Cylinder Head Cover
In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
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- Install the cylinder head cover.
- Remove the hardened liquid sealant located at the upper part between the timing chain cover and the cylinder head before installing the cylinder head cover.
- After applying liquid sealant to areas (A) and (B), assemble within 5 minutes.
Bead width: 2.5 mm (0.10 in)

- Install the cylinder head cover (A), tightening the bolts in the following sequence. Tightening torque: Step 1: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N·m Step 2: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N·m


- Install the front engine mount bracket (A).
Tightening torque: 27.5 ~ 31 N·m

- Connect the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) hose (A).

- Install the high-pressure fuel pump. (Refer to Engine Control / Fuel System - "High Pressure Fuel Pump")
- Install the high-pressure tube (A). Tightening torque: Bolt: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m Nuts: 26.5 ~ 32 N·m

- Connect the PCSV (Purge Control Solenoid Valve) connector (A), then tighten the vacuum piping and PCSV (Purge Control Solenoid Valve) mounting bolt and nut.

- Connect the fuel hose (A) and the PCSV (Purge Control Solenoid Valve) hose (B).

- Install the ignition coils. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Ignition Coil")
- Connect the ignition coil connectors (A) and the fuel pump connector (B), then install the wiring protector (C).

- Connect the exhaust OCV (Oil Control Valve) connector (A).

- Install the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Air Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner").
- Install the engine cover.
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