Kia Optima: Components and Components Location

Power Door Locks

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Power Door Lock Actuators. Repair procedures

Inspection Front Door Lock Actuator Inspection 1. Remove the front door trim. (Refer to the BD group - "Front door") 2. Remove the front door module. ...

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To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. ...

Replacement
1. Remove the front wheel & tire. Tightening torque:88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1~79.6lb-ft) ...

Removal
• Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions/ procedures described previously. ...