Kia Optima: Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the following :
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Refill engine with engine oil. |
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Refill a transaxle with fluid. |
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Refill a radiator and a reservoir
tank with engine coolant. |
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Clean battery posts and cable
terminals and assemble. |
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Inspect for fuel leakage.
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After assemble the fuel line,
turn on the ignition switch (do not operate the starter) so that the fuel
pump runs for approximately two seconds and fuel line pressurizes. |
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Repeat this operation two or
three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line. |
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Bleed air from the cooling system. |
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Start engine and let it run until
it warms up. (until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times.) |
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Turn Off the engine. Check the
level in the radiator, add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air
to be removed from the cooling system. |
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Put radiator cap on tightly,
then run the engine again and check for leaks. |
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Use fender covers to
avoid damaging painted surfaces.
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To avoid damage, unplu ...