Kia Optima: Components and Components Location

Description and Operation

Description The hydraulic system consists of oil, an oil filter, an oil pump, and a valve body (valves and solenoid valves). The oil pump is powered by the engine. ATF passes through the oil filt ...

Oil Pump. Description and Operation

Description The oil pump is built-in as a single unit with the 26 brake chamber. Rotation of the pump builds the hydraulic pressure needed for the lubrication of the various parts of the transaxl ...

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Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when the glove box is opened. The parking lights or headlights must be ON for the glove box lamp to function. CAUTION To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, cl ...

Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the OTS connector. 3. Remove the OTS. 4. After immersing the thermistor of the ...

Electric power steering
Power steering uses the motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still be steered, but it will require ...