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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  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)

    G12830452Courtesy 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).
    G12830453Courtesy 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: 

    1.7 - 1.8 L (0.45 - 0.48 U.S.gal., 1.80 - 1.90 U.S.qt., 1.50 - 1.58 lmp qt.)

    NOTE: Make sure that oil level is at the proper level (A).
    G12830454Courtesy 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)

    G12830455Courtesy 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  ")