Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Cylinder head cover

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
21steps
~126min
4/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Oil Filler Cap
2. Cylinder Head Cover		 3. Cylinder Head Cover Gasket

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Air Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner").
  3. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")
  4. Disconnect the wiring connectors and wiring harness clips, and remove the wiring protector around the intake manifold and cylinder head cover.
  5. Disconnect the fuel hose (A).
  6. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). (Refer to Engine Control System / Fuel System - "Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)").
  7. Disconnect the coolant hose (A).
  8. Disconnect the turbocharger water drain hose (A).
  9. Remove the heat shield (A) of the turbo manifold module.

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

  10. Remove the turbocharger water pipe (B). Tightening Torque: Water pipe mounting bolt: 9.8 - 11.8 N·m Banjo bolt: 26.5 - 32 N·m
  11. Remove the heat shield (A) and the engine mount bracket (B).

    Tightening torque: 18.6 – 24 N·m

  12. Remove the high pressure fuel pump. (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "High Pressure Fuel Pump")
  13. Remove the ignition coil. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Ignition Coil")
  14. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).
  15. Remove the cylinder head cover (A) with the gasket.

Installation

  1. Install a new cylinder head cover gasket (A).
  2. Apply hardening sealant to the upper part between the timing chain cover and the oil pump assembly. The cylinder head assembly and cylinder head cover must be removed before assembly.
  3. Assemble within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.

    Bead width: 2.0–3.0 mm (0.08–0.12 in.)

  4. Install the cylinder head cover (A).
  5. Install the cylinder head cover bolts using the following two-step method. Tightening Torque: Step 1: 3.9 - 5.9 N·m Step 2: 7.8 - 9.8 N·m
  6. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.

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