Kia Optima: Element Replacement
Your vehicle is equipped with a viscous paper air cleaner filter. It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be cleaned and reused.
1 Remove the four (4) air cleaner cover attaching clips.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp cloth.
3. Replace the air cleaner element.
4. Install the cover. Install and tighten the (4) cover attaching clips.
Replace the element according to the Scheduled Maintenance Section.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more frequently than the usual recommended intervals. (Refer to Schedule 2 – Severe Maintenance in this section.)
WARNING
• Driving with the air cleaner removed can cause backfiring through the intake and could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Air Cleaner
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Wiper Blades
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See also:
Receiver-Drier. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the condenser, and then
remove the bottom cap (B) with L wrench (A) from the condenser.
Tightening torque :20~25N.m
(2.0~2.5kgf.m, 14.5~18.2lb-ft) ...
General
1.
Basically, all measurements in
this manual are taken with a tracking gauge.
2.
When a measuring tape is used,
check to be sure there is no elongation, twisting or ...
Closing the trunk
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure
the trunk lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again.
WARNING
The trunk lid should be alw ...