Kia Optima: Inspection
Radiator Cap Testing
| 1. |
Remove the radiator cap, wet
its seal with engine coolant, and then install it on a pressure tester.
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| 2. |
Apply a pressure of 93.16 ~ 122.58kPa
(0.95 ~ 1.25kgf/cm², 13.51 ~ 17.78psi). |
| 3. |
Check for a drop in pressure.
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| 4. |
If the pressure drops, replace
the cap. |
Radiator Leakage Test
| 1. |
Wait until engine is cool, then
carefully remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with engine coolant,
then install it on the pressure tester. |
| 2. |
Apply a pressure tester to the
radiator and apply a pressure of 93.16 ~ 122.58kPa (0.95 ~ 1.25kgf/cm²,
13.51 ~ 17.78psi).
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| 3. |
Inspect for engine coolant leaks
and a drop in pressure. |
| 4. |
Remove the tester and reinstall
the radiator cap.
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Check for engine oil in the coolant and/or coolant in the engine
oil. |
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1.
Disconnect the battery terminals.
(Refer to Engine and transaxle assembly in this group)
2.
Remove the air cleaner assembly
and the intercooler inlet/outlet hoses. ...
Components
1. Water pump pulley
2. Water pump sub assembly
3. Water pump gasket
4. Water pump cover
5. Water pump cover gasket
6. O-ring
7. Water inle ...
See also:
Air bag inflation conditions
Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the
intensity, speed or angles of impact of the front collision.
Side air bags
Side air bags (side ...
26 Brake Control Solenoid Valve(26/B_VFS). Description and Operation
Description
26 brake control solenoid valve(26/B_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This variable
force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the 26 brake.
...
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the following :
•
Adjust a shift cable.
•
Refill engine with engine oil.
•
Refill a transaxle with ...
Removal and Installation
Water pump. Components and Components Location