Kia Optima: Inspection - Alternator. Repair procedures - Charging System - Engine Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Inspection

Inspect Rotor
1. Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (C).

2. Check that there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or rotor shaft (A).
3. If the rotor fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.
Inspect Stator
1. Check that there is continuity between each pair of leads (A).

2. Check that there is no continuity between each lead and the coil core.
3. If the coil fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.

Disassembly
1. Remove the alternator cover (A) using a screw driver after loosening the nuts (B). 2. Remove the slip ring guide (A) and then loosen the ...

Battery. Description and Operation
Description 1. The maintenance-free battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps. 2. Water never nee ...

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Removal
1. Remove the battery and the battery tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.) 2. Remove the under cover (A). Tightening torque:7.8 ~ 11 ...

Anchor Pretensioner (APT). Description and Operation
Description Front seat belt anchor pretensioner operates as well as belt pretensioner at the same time If it gets into its deploy condition after a collision. It is located at near anchor on fron ...

Replacement (Without EPB)
Rear brake pads 1. Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way. Tightening torque:21.6 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft) ...

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