Kia Optima: Removal and Installation
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Remove the engine cover. |
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Disconnect the battery negative terminal (A).
Tightening torque
:4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft)
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Remove the air duct (B).

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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
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Disconnect the breather hose (A), the recirculation
hose (B) and brake booster vacuum hose (C). |
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Disconnect the air intake hose (D) and then
remove the air cleaner assembly (E).
Tightening
torqueHose clamp bolt:
2.9 ~ 4.9N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5kgf.m, 2.2
~ 3.6lb-ft)
Air cleaner assembly bolts:
7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8
~ 7.2lb-ft)
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Remove the ETC (Electronic throttle control) module
(A) and MAPS (Manifold absolute pressure sensor & IATS (Intake air temperature
sensor) (B).
Tightening torque:9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7
lb-ft)
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Remove the intake manifold stay (A).
Tightening torque:18.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 ~
17.4 lb-ft)
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Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal
on the solenoid, then disconnect the connector (B) from the S terminal. |
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Remove the 2 bolts (C) holding the starter, then
remove the starter.
Tightening torque
:42.2 ~ 53.9N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
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Installation is the reverse of removal. |
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Disconnect the M-terminal (A) on the magnet switch
assembly (B).[REMY]
[VALEO]
2.
After loosening the screws (A), detach the magne ...
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Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Canister installation bolt:3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)
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