Kia Optima: Element Replacement
Your vehicle is equipped with a viscous paper air cleaner filter. It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be cleaned and reused.
1 Remove the four (4) air cleaner cover attaching clips.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp cloth.
3. Replace the air cleaner element.
4. Install the cover. Install and tighten the (4) cover attaching clips.
Replace the element according to the Scheduled Maintenance Section.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more frequently than the usual recommended intervals. (Refer to Schedule 2 – Severe Maintenance in this section.)
WARNING
• Driving with the air cleaner removed can cause backfiring through the intake and could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Air Cleaner
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Wiper Blades
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See also:
Toll Free Assistance
Kia’s toll-free hot line is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is accessible
from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia. ...
Evaporator Temperature Sensor. Description and Operation
Description
The evaporator temperature sensor will detect the evaporator core temperature and
interrupt compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator freezing by excessive
cooling ...
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative
(-) battery cable.
2.
Disconnect the accelerator position sensor connector
(A).
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