Kia Optima: Tie-down hooks (for flatbed towing)
CAUTION
Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing purposes. The hooks are designed ONLY for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooks are used for towing, the tie-down hooks will be damaged and this could lead to serious injury.
Towing
If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized
Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to ...
Towing with a vehicle other than a tow truck
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an Authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem ...
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the front door trim panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front door")
3.
Remove the ...
Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Driver Airbag (DAB)
2. Steering Wheel
3. Clock Spring
...
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
...