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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

  2. Remove the drain plug (A), allow the oil to drain out and then reinstall the drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb.ft)

    Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
    G12162296Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The existing oil drain plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
  3. Remove the oil filler plug (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Oil Filler Plug
    G12162297Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Fill the manual transaxle with manual transaxle oil through the filler hole.

    Recommended: 

    • SAE 70W, API GL-4
    • Recommended transaxle oil: SK HK MTF 70W, SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W, GS CALTEX GS MTF HD 70W

    Capacity: 

    1.9 - 2.0 L (0.50 - 0.53 U.S.gal., 2.01 - 2.11 U.S. qt., 1.67 - 1.76 lmp qt.)

    NOTE: Make sure that oil level is at the proper level (A).
    Fig 3: Checking Oil Level
    G12162298Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the oil filler plug (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb.ft)

    Fig 4: Locating Oil Filler Plug
    G12162299Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
  6. Install the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")