Kia Optima: Removal and Installation
| 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. (Refer to Engine and transaxle assembly
in this group) |
| 3. |
Remove the battery and battery
tray. (Refer to Engine and transaxle assembly in this group) |
| 4. |
Remove the under covers. (Refer
to Engine and transaxle assembly in this group) |
| 5. |
Loosen the drain plug, and drain
the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed. |
| 6. |
Disconnect the radiator upper
hose (A).
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| 7. |
Disconnect the lower hose (A),
the fan motor connector (B) and then remove the cooling fan assembly (C).
Tightening torque :4.9
~ 7.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.8 lb-ft)
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| 8. |
Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses
(A/T only). (Refer to AT group)
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| 9. |
Disconnect the over flow hose
(A) from the radiator.
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| 10. |
Remove the radiator mounting
brackets (A).
Tightening torque:3.9 ~
5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)
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| 11. |
Separate the condenser from the
radiator and then remove the radiator assembly (A).
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| 12. |
Installation is the reverse order
of removal. |
| 13. |
Fill the radiator with coolant
and check for leaks.
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Bleed air from
the cooling system. |
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Start engine
and let it run until it warms up. (Until the radiator fan
operates 3 or 4 times.) |
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Turn off engine.
Check the coolant level and add coolant if needed. This
will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.
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Put the radiator
cap on tightly, then run engine again and check for leaks. |
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Radiator Cap Testing
1.
Remove the radiator cap, wet
its seal with engine coolant, and then install it on a pressure tester.
2.
Apply a pressure of 93.16 ~ 122.58k ...
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Removal
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Take care not to scratch
the crash pad and related parts
Smart key unit
1.
Disconnec ...
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Loosen 2 screws holding the overhead
console (A).
3.
Disconnect the connectors of
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Inspection