Kia Optima: Removal
| 1. |
Remove the following items;
| B. |
Air cleaner assembly
and air duct (A). (Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in EM group.)
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| C. |
Battery and battery tray
(B). (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.) |
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| 2. |
Remove the ground line after
removing the bolt (A).
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| 3. |
Disconnect the solenoid valve
connector (A) and inhibitor switch connector (B).
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| 4. |
Remove the control cable (C)
after removing the nut (A) and the bolt (B).
Tightening torque:(A) 9.8
~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 lb-ft)
(B) 14.7 ~21.6 N.m(1.5 ~2.2 kgf.m, 10.9 ~15.9 lb-ft)
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| 5. |
Remove the solenoid valve connector
and inhibitor switch connector wiring mounting bracket (A).
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| 6. |
Disconnect the hose (B) after
removing the automatic transaxle fluid cooler hose clamp (A).
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| 7. |
Remove the wiring bracket installation
bolt (A).
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| 8. |
Remove the automatic transaxle
upper mounting bolt (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B-2ea).
Tightening torque:(A),(B):
42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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| 9. |
Remove the mounting cover (A).
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| 10. |
Remove the support bracket mounting
bolts (A).
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)
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| 11. |
Using the engine support fixture
(SST No.: 09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
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| 12. |
Remove the automatic transaxle
mounting support bracket (C).
Tightening torque:(A) 78.5
~ 98.1 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)
(B) 58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)
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| 13. |
Lift the vehicle with a jack.
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| 14. |
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:7.8 ~
11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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| 15. |
Remove the vaccum pump (A).
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| 16. |
Remove the following items;
| A. |
Sub frame assembly. (Refer
to "Front suspension system" in SS group.) |
| B. |
Drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to "Drive shaft assembly " in DS group.) |
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| 17. |
Remove the dust cover (A).
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| 18. |
Remove the torque converter mounting
bolt (A-6ea) with rotating the crankshaft.
Tightening torque:45.1
~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)
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| 19. |
Remove the drive shaft cover
mounting bolt (A). |
| 20. |
Remove the automatic transaxle
with a jack after removing the mounting bolt (A-4ea, B-2ea).
Tightening torque:(A) 42.2
~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
(B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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1.
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2.
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