Kia Optima: Cowl Top Cover. Repair procedures - Exterior - Body (Interior and Exterior) - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Cowl Top Cover. Repair procedures

Replacement

1. Remove the cap (B) and remove the nuts, then remove the wiper arm (A).

Tightening torque :

22.6~26.5 N.m(2.3~2.7 kgf.m, 16.6~19.5 lb-ft)


2. Disconnect the nozzle hose (B).
3. Detach the clips, then remove the cowl top cover (A).

4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.

Mirror. Repair procedures
Replacement Outside Rear View Mirror Replacement • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protect ...

Interior
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Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the driver crash pad lower panel.(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad") 3. Rem ...

Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Manual Transmission - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transmission into Neutral. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while turning the ignitio ...

Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the CCV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the CCV terminal 1 and 2. 4. ...

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