Torque specs for valve cover gasket replacement needed?

2011 KIA SORENTO
151,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AMBERBLEV
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I need to know the torque specs for the valve cover gasket replacement on the vehicle listed above EX model.
Jan 17, 2023 at 6:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you look at the attached picture below, it provides the torque specifications and the tightening sequence.

When you tighten these, it is a two-step process. First, you will tighten them to approximately 3.5 ft/lbs and then a second pass to approximately 7 ft/lbs.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
Jan 17, 2023 at 7:44 PM
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