Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Cylinder Head Installation
In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
16steps
~101min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
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- Install the cylinder head gasket (A) on the cylinder block.

- Carefully install the cylinder head so as not to damage the gasket with the lower end.
- Install the cylinder head bolts.
- Do not apply engine oil to the cylinder head bolts.
- Using SST (09221-4A000), tighten the cylinder head bolts and plate washers in several passes in the sequence shown.

- Install the injector and fuel rail module (A). Preliminarily tighten the bolts, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque: 18.6 ~ 24 N·m

- Install the intake CMPS (Camshaft Position Sensor) (A).
Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

- Install the exhaust CMPS (Camshaft Position Sensor) (A) and engine mount (B). Tightening torque: CMPS bolt: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m Engine mount bolt: 27.5 ~ 31 N·m

- Install the intake OCV (Oil Control Valve) (A).
Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

- Install the exhaust OCV (Oil Control Valve) (A).
Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

- Install the camshaft.
- Install the exhaust camshaft lower bearing (A).

- Install the camshafts (A).

- Install the exhaust camshaft upper bearing (A) to the front bearing cap.

- Install the exhaust camshaft lower bearing (A).
- Install the camshaft bearing caps (A) in their original positions. Tightening sequence: Group A → Group B → Group C. Tightening torque: Step 1 M6: 5.9 N·m M8: 14.7 N·m Step 2 M6: 10.8 – 12.7 N·m M8: 27.5 – 31 N·m

- Install the timing chain. (Refer to Timing System - Timing Chain)
- Install the timing chain cover. (Refer to Timing System - "Timing Chain Cover")
- Install the high-pressure fuel pump bracket (A).
Tightening torque: 18.6 ~ 24 N·m

- Install the cylinder head cover. (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head Cover")
- Install the exhaust manifold. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Exhaust Manifold")
- Install the intake manifold. (Refer to Air Intake and Exhaust System - "Intake Manifold").
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