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.
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:
Glove box
To open the glove box, pull the handle and the glove box will automatically open.
Close the glove box after use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an accident or sudden stop, always keep ...
Inspection
1.
The windshield deicer switch
inputs can be checked using the GDS.
2.
To check the input value of windshield
deicer switch, select option "Body Control Module& ...
Seat belt restraint system
WARNING
For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be
used whenever the vehicle is moving.
Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the upright position.
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