Kia Rio YB Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Cylinder head cover

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
010203040505.94N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 8

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Cylinder Head Cover 2. Cylinder Head Cover Gasket

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the engine cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)

  3. Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps, and remove the bracket around the cylinder head cover.

  4. Remove the ignition coils.

    (See Engine Electrical System - Ignition Coil)

  5. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).

  6. Remove the cylinder head cover (A).

Installation

  1. Install the cylinder head cover.

    1. Install a new cylinder head cover gasket (A) on the cylinder head cover.

    2. Remove the hardened sealant located on the upper surface between the timing chain cover and the cylinder head cover before assembly.

    3. Assemble within 5 minutes after applying sealant.

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

    4. Install the cylinder head cover bolts in the following two steps.

      Tightening torque:

      Step 1: 3.9 - 5.9 N·m

      2nd step: 7.8 - 9.8 N·m

  2. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.

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