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Repair Procedures: Inspection: Replacement

  1. 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: Removing Drain Plug
    G11845375Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The existing oil drain plug gasket must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)
  2. Remove the oil filler plug (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Filler Plug
    G11845376Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Fill the manual transaxle with manual transaxle oil through the filler hole.

    Specified oil: 

    SAE 70W, API GL-4

    Capacity: 

    1.6-1.7 L (0.42-0.45 U.S.gal., 1.69-1.80 U.S.qt., 1.41-1.50 lmp qt.)

    NOTE: Make sure that oil level is at the proper level (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Proper Level
    G11845377Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. 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: Installing Oil Filler Plug
    G11845378Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The existing oil filler plug gasket must be replaced with new one. (Do not reuse it.)