Kia Stinger CK: Engine And Transmission Assembly / Engine Room Under Cover

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Engine And Transmission Assembly / Engine Room Under Cover

Repair procedures
Removal and Installation

Engine Room Front Under Cover.

1.

Remove the engine room front under cover (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

2.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Engine Room Rear Under Cover.

1.

Remove the engine room rear under cover (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

2.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Engine Room Side Cover [AWD]

1.

Remove the engine room front under cover.

2.

Remove the engine room front side cover (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

[RH]

[LH]

3.

Remove the engine room rear side cover (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

[RH]

[LH]

4.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Engine Room Side Cover [2WD]

1.

Remove the engine room front under cover.

2.

Remove the front stabilizer bar from the sub frame.

(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Stabilizer Bar")

3.

Remove the engine room side cover (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

[RH]

[LH]

4.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Cowl Top Cover

Components and components location Component Location 1. Cowl top cover Repair procedures Replacement    Put on gloves to protect your hands.    • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Emergency liftgate safety release

Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency liftgate safety release lever located on the bottom of the liftgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage compartment, the liftgate can be opened by doing as follows: 1. Remove the cover. 2. Push the release lever to the right. 3. Push up the liftgate. WARNING For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency liftgate safety release lever in the vehicle and how to open the liftgate if you are accidentally locked in the luggage compartment.

 
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